Baked Feta Pasta is the roasted cherry tomato pasta known as viral tik tok pasta. You can make this easy baked feta pasta recipe in a few steps with simple ingredients. Tik tok pasta is a mouthwatering Mediterranean pasta dish that's perfect for any occasion.
You probably recognize Baked Feta Pasta from the viral TikTok video that has spread all over the internet. Hype or not, this dish appeals to my deepest love for feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, and pasta. Now, if you're the minimalist cook type, you're in the right place! You simply bake a few ingredients, cook the pasta, combine the two, and voila!...the infamous baked feta pasta.
Tiktok Feta Pasta Ingredients
- feta cheese - I recommend block feta over crumbled, but either will work
- cherry tomatoes - any tomatoes will work but cherry tomatoes are the sweetest
- extra virgin olive oil - you can use an olive oil blend also
- black pepper - I always recommend fresh cracked pepper
- garlic cloves - or you can use garlic powder (but fresh is preferred)
- fresh oregano and parsley
- pasta - use your favorite pasta (semolina, gluten free, wheat, etc)
- water - (or broth) used to boil the pasta
- sea salt - I add this to the pasta water only
What are the best tomatoes for tiktok pasta?
Tomatoes come in many varieties - each with its own flavor and moisture content. For this recipe, cherry tomatoes work best because they cook down quickly and require no preparation. They’re sweet with bright bursts of acidity that pairs perfectly with the sharpness of the cheese in this feta pasta recipe.
The best pasta for 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. They have nooks and crannies for the delicious cherry tomato and feta sauce to work its way into.
How to make baked feta pasta
30 minutes is all it takes to get this gorgeous Mediterranean pasta dish on the table. The recipe requires an oven or countertop oven (to bake the feta and cherry tomatoes) and your stove or Instant Pot (to cook the pasta). Get your pasta cooking and then simply toss whole cherry tomatoes into the pan with feta and seasonings, drizzle oil, and bake. It’s practically hands-free and gives you time to make a salad.
How to serve baked feta pasta
Pasta with cherry tomatoes and feta is crazy easy, yet fancy enough for any dinner occasion. Serve baked feta pasta as a main dish with French Bread or Crostini and pair your favorite salad. Or feature it as a side to any of my delicious entrees.
- Greek Lemon Roasted Chicken Thighs
- Instant Pot Pulled Pork
- Baked Chicken Thighs
- Baked Chicken Legs
- Broiled Salmon
- Garlic Butter Grilled Salmon
Tips for the best baked feta pasta
If you’re like me, you want every meal you spend time on to be satisfying, easy, and uncompromising in flavor. Here are some tips to help you pull this meal together with a bang.
- Cook the pasta at the same time the cherry tomatoes are roasting 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 the whole house.
- Use cherry tomatoes as a preferred ingredient due to their sweetness and acidity that pair well with feta cheese.
- 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 (semolina, wheat, gluten free, etc)
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- Chicken Penne Pasta
- Skillet Tuna Noodle Casserole
- Taco Pasta
- Instant Pot Kielbasa Mac and Cheese
- Instant pot Tuna Casserole
- Ham and Pea Pasta Alfredo
Recommended Tools
- 10" x 7" baking dish
- stirring utensil
- Instant Pot (pasta cooking option)
- 4 quart sauce pot and colander (pasta cooking option)
Baked Feta Pasta [Viral TikTok Pasta]
Ingredients
- 8 oz block Feta Cheese
- 1 quart Cherry Tomatoes, leave whole
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- pinch Black Pepper
- 3 Garlic Cloves
- 4 sprigs Fresh Oregano, about 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 8 oz Pasta, any kind
- Water, * see recipe instructions for amount
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil, add to pasta when cooking
Equipment
- baking dish
- stirring utensil
- Instant Pot (for pressure cooked pasta)
- 3 quart sauce pot and colander (for stove cooked pasta)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place FETA CHEESE in 10.5" x 7" baking dish and scatter CHERRY TOMATOES around it.
- Drizzle 1/4 cup OLIVE OIL over cherry tomatoes and feta. Scatter BLACK PEPPER, GARLIC, and OREGANO, and stir tomatoes until coated.
- Bake 25 minutes. Feta will become smooth and creamy, and tomatoes will brown and burst.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta via Instant Pot OR Stove:Instant Pot method: add PASTA, 2 cups WATER, SALT, and OIL to the Instant pot. Pressure cook for 1 minute with 10 min natural pressure release. No need to drain.Stove method: Cook PASTA according to package instructions with SALT and OLIVE OIL. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
- Carefully remove baked cherry tomatoes and feta from the oven. Stir until well-combined and creamy.
- Fold cooked pasta into the sauce until well-combined.If needed, add reserved pasta water in small amounts to adjust sauce consistency.
- Serve warm garnished with fresh oregano and parsley.
Traci's Notes
- Cook the pasta at the same time the cherry tomatoes are roasting 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 the whole house.
- Use cherry tomatoes as a preferred ingredient due to their sweetness and acidity that pair well with feta cheese.
- 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 (semolina, wheat, gluten free, etc)
Nutrition
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Sandra says
The Oil part in the ingriedents are confusing. You say 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil then you say at the bottom 1 TBSP olive oil? So what is it 1/4 cup or 1 TBSP?
The Kitchen Girl says
Oh, you're so right. I just fixed it and appreciate you asking for clarity. Thanks and let me know if you have any other questions 🙂
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!