Baked Feta Pasta is the scrumptious tomato feta pasta known as viral TikTok pasta. Cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, pasta, olive oil, and seasonings are all you need for this delicious and creamy feta pasta bake!
You might recognize this Baked Feta Pasta recipe from the viral TikTok videos that have taken the internet by storm. Of course I had to get in on this one. So, I'm here to report that Tiktok pasta is worth the hype!
If you are one who loves feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, and pasta – and you're into comfort food, TikTok pasta is the creamy, dreamy combination of these.
Do you need to be a good cook? Nope, minimal cooking skills are required for this delish pasta dish! You simply bake the feta and tomatoes, cook the pasta while that's happening, then combine everything. It's that easy to make the viral baked feta pasta.
Ingredient notes
- feta cheese - I recommend block feta over crumbled, but either will work.
- cherry tomatoes - Any tomatoes will work but cherry tomatoes tend to be the sweetest variety, which nicely compliments the savory, salty, and tart flavors of the feta.
- extra virgin olive oil - You can use an olive oil blend too.
- black pepper - I always recommend fresh cracked pepper
- garlic cloves - Don't skimp on the fresh garlic for this recipe. You'll thank me later.
- fresh oregano and parsley - You can used the dried spices, but I think the fresh herbs really make this dish Italian.
- pasta - Use your favorite pasta shape and variety including semolina, gluten free, wheat pasta – all pastas are welcome!
- water - Always save some water from stove-cooked pasta if needed to adjust sauce consistency.
- sea salt - I add this to the pasta water only. It's not necessary to salt this dish because the baked feta sauce will be naturally salty.
How to make baked feta pasta
30 minutes is all it takes to get this gorgeous feta pasta dish on the table. I've included step by step photos, but feel free to skip down to the printable recipe.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place FETA CHEESE and CHERRY TOMATOES in baking dish. Add OLIVE OIL, BLACK PEPPER, GARLIC, and OREGANO, stirring to coat tomatoes. Bake 25 minutes uncovered. Meanwhile, cook pasta using stove or Instant Pot method.
Carefully remove baked feta and tomatoes from the oven. The tomatoes will be bursting and the feta will be smooth and creamy. Stir feta and tomatoes together until well-combined and creamy.
Fold cooked pasta into the sauce to coat. If needed, add reserved pasta water in small amounts to adjust sauce consistency. Serve warm, garnished with fresh PARSLEY.
How to serve baked feta pasta
TikTok pasta is crazy easy, yet elegant enough for any dinner occasion. Serve it as a main dish with French Bread or Crostini along with your favorite salad. Or feature it as a pasta side dish to any of these delicious entrees.
- Greek Lemon Roasted Chicken Thighs
- Instant Pot Pulled Pork
- Baked Chicken Thighs
- Baked Chicken Legs
- Broiled Salmon
- Garlic Butter Grilled Salmon
Equipment needed
The recipe requires a conventional oven or countertop oven to bake feta and cherry tomatoes, and a stove burner or Instant Pot to cook the pasta.
Frequently asked questions
Cherry tomatoes work best for this recipe because they cook down quickly and require minimal preparation. They’re sweet with bright bursts of acidity that pairs perfectly with the sharpness of the cheese in baked feta pasta.
I recommend a classic, bite-sized pasta shape such as the gemelli you see in these pictures. Penne or bowtie pasta also work well because they have nooks and crannies to collect the delicious cherry tomato and feta sauce.
Recipe tips
Here are some tips to help you pull this recipe together with success.
- Cook pasta while baking the feta and cherry tomatoes to save time.
- Use the Instant Pot to cook the pasta for the ultimate hands-free experience.
- During warmer months, use a countertop oven (or toaster oven) to bake the feta and cherry tomatoes to avoid heating up your kitchen.
- If possible, use cherry tomatoes instead of larger tomatoes because their sweetness and acidity work well with the flavors of this entree.
- Use a quality feta block cheese - we love the Valbreso French Sheep Milk Feta Cheese from Costco.
- Any pasta variety will work for this recipe such as semolina pasta, wheat pasta, and gluten free pasta.
More easy pasta recipes
- Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo
- Chicken Penne Pasta
- Traditional Beef Stroganoff
- Skillet Tuna Noodle Casserole
- Taco Pasta
- Instant pot Tuna Casserole
- Ham and Pea Pasta Alfredo
Baked Feta Pasta (TikTok Pasta)
INGREDIENTS
- 1 (8 ounce package) Feta Cheese
- 1 quart Whole Cherry Tomatoes, 4 cups
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, or more as needed
- pinch Black Pepper
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- ¼ cup Fresh Parsley, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried
- ¼ cup Fresh Oregano, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried
- 8 ounces Dried Pasta, any kind
- Water, to cook pasta
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil, add to pasta after cooking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place FETA CHEESE and CHERRY TOMATOES in baking dish.
- Add OLIVE OIL, BLACK PEPPER, GARLIC, and OREGANO, stirring to coat tomatoes.
- Bake 25 minutes uncovered.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta using package instructions. When draining, reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Carefully remove baked feta and tomatoes from the oven. The tomato skin will be browned and bursting. The feta will be smooth and creamy.
- Stir tomatoes and feta together until creamy.
- Fold cooked pasta into the sauce to coat.
- If needed, add reserved pasta water in small amounts to adjust sauce consistency.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh PARSLEY.
RECIPE VIDEO
Traci's Recipe Notes
Equipment
- baking dish
- 6 quart Instant Pot if cooking pasta in pressure cooker
- 4-quart soup pot if cooking pasta on stove
NUTRITION
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Cristina says
I added cubed chicken and spinach to this recipe. It was absolutely delicious!
The Kitchen Girl says
Awesome! Yes, chicken and spinach easily turns this into a main course 🙂 Glad you enjoyed and thanks for the review!
Patty Pugh says
I could only find crumbled feta cheese,not the block. Will that work in recipe?
The Kitchen Girl says
Hiya! Sure, you can use crumbled feta piled up in place of the block. Enjoy the dish! 🙂
Gee says
Im soo confused on the qt of tomatoes.. thats a ton of cherry tomatoes.
The Kitchen Girl says
Hiya, the qt of cherry tomatoes is same as 2 pints. You can always cut the recipe in half 🙂 Hope that helps...thanks!
Jennine says
Have you ever topped it with another cheese and broiled it to get a nice bubbled, browned cheesy top? And if so, what kind of cheese do you think would work best and still mend with the flavors of the feta and tomatoes?
The Kitchen Girl says
Hi Jennine, I haven't with this dish, but I've done it with other baked pasta using mozzarella. It gets perfectly browned and bubbly 🙂
Jeff says
Wow...glad you hopped on the Baked Feta Pasta trend. This is sooo good and stupid easy to make. Winner!
The Kitchen Girl says
Awesome!!! I'm glad you think so and thanks for the feedback 🙂
April says
I keep seeing this on Tik Tok and I really wanted to try it. I am so glad I tried it, because it is amazing.
The Kitchen Girl says
Haha thanks! I felt the exact same way 🙂
Jessica Formicola says
I'm not on TikTok, but I've seen this pasta everywhere! So glad I found a recipe to make it! Thanks for sharing!
The Kitchen Girl says
Awesome! I'm glad you're enjoying it 🙂 Thanks!
Kate says
Oh wow, I've seen this all over the internet but it is great to have a proper written-down recipe at last, thank you! So many gorgeous flavours!
The Kitchen Girl says
Awesome! Glad you can enjoy this 🙂
Catherine says
This looks absolutely heavenly!! I love how easy it is too...I cannot wait to give this try. The feta is such a delicious idea.
The Kitchen Girl says
Thank you 🙂 Yes, hope you love it like we do!
Courtney says
Such a great recipe. I love how quick and easy this pasta is - and so flavourful too! It's always a win with feta.
Biana says
This feta pasta looks so simple and delicious! A perfect dinner recipe to make soon.
The Kitchen Girl says
Perfect! Hope you love it!
Michelle says
I saw this on Tiktok and knew I had to find a recipe for it. It looks so creamy and delicious, can't wait to try it!
The Kitchen Girl says
Awesome!! I have a feeling you'll love it! Thanks 🙂
Wanda says
Such a fun and tasty recipe, it's going into rotation!
The Kitchen Girl says
Awesome! We're twinning on that sentiment 🙂 Thank youu
Bintu | Budget Delicious says
I just had to give this a try after seeing it on TikTok too and oh my, it is so delicious and so satisfying, isn't it? Yours is absolutely mouthwatering!
The Kitchen Girl says
Awww yay and thank you! I felt the same way about this trend and also had to give it a go. I will be making it again and again 🙂
Michelle says
This pasta looks amazing -- can't wait to try it in the Instant Pot (since we've got one!) The perfect weeknight meal!
The Kitchen Girl says
Glad you can enjoy this one! You'll love the IP for it too 🙂 Thanks!