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Baked Feta Pasta (TikTok Pasta)

This creamy baked feta pasta combines roasted cherry tomatoes, feta, and olive oil for a quick, irresistible meal and proves that the best TikTok viral recipes last forever.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner Recipes, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Italian, Mediterranean
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 239kcal
Author: Traci

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 (8-ounce package) Feta Cheese
  • 1 quart Whole Cherry Tomatoes same as 4 cups
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil or more as needed
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 8 ounces Dried Pasta
  • ¼ cup Fresh Oregano see recipe note
  • Optional: Fresh Parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and center the oven rack.
  • Place the FETA CHEESE and CHERRY TOMATOES in a 10x7 casserole dish.
  • Drizzle OLIVE OIL over the feta and tomatoes then sprinkle with BLACK PEPPER and GARLIC. Stir gently to coat the tomatoes.
  • Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, until the tomatoes burst and the feta softens.
  • While baking, cook the PASTA according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
  • Remove the baked feta and tomatoes from the oven. Add OREGANO stir everything together until a creamy sauce forms.
  • Add the drained PASTA and toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add small amounts of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • Sprinkle with FRESH PARSLEY before serving.

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Notes

Pasta choice: Short shapes like penne, rotini, or rigatoni hold the sauce best.
Oregano: If you don't have fresh oregano, add a tablespoon or so of dried oregano to the tomatoes before the mixture gets baked.
Good to know: The feta and tomatoes should look slightly browned and bubbling before you stir them together. That’s what gives the sauce its creamy texture.
Serving tip: The fresh parsley really adds a touch of pop and flavor, but also gives it a restaurant-quality feel. 
Storage: Cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Refrigerate up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 473mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1017IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3mg