Baked Feta Pasta – Viral Pasta Favorite

This viral baked feta pasta is beloved for good reason: roasting feta and tomatoes transforms into a creamy sauce that’s undeniably delicious.

Summary

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Servings: 4

Difficulty: Easy

Recipe Summary: Roasted feta and tomatoes create a luscious sauce that coats pasta—an easy, hands‑off dish that lives up to the hype.

Equipment for Baked Feta Pasta

• Baking dish
• Mixing bowl
• Measuring spoons
• Pot for pasta
• Strainer

Ingredients

• 8 ounces whole‑grain pasta (cavatappi or penne)
• 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup extra‑virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, half of the olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
3. Place the block of feta in the center of the dish and drizzle with remaining olive oil.
4. Roast for 35–40 minutes until tomatoes are burst and feta is softened and browned.
5. Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain.
6. Remove the baking dish from the oven. Stir the feta and tomatoes together to form a sauce, adding pasta water as needed to thin.
7. Toss cooked pasta into the sauce until evenly coated. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Tips & Variations

• Swap cherry tomatoes for a mix of heirloom tomatoes for color and flavor.
• Use flavored feta (like basil or sun‑dried tomato) for a twist.
• Serve with garlic bread to soak up the sauce.
• Add cooked chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.
• Use leftover pasta for next‑day lunches; it reheats well.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Nutritional Highlights

• Creamy and indulgent texture
• Simple one‑pan sauce
• Perfect for family dinners and leftovers

Dietitian Tips

• Serve with a side salad to add freshness.
• Balance the meal by controlling portion size of pasta.
• Use leftover sauce as a spread for sandwiches or wraps.

Conclusion

Baked feta pasta is the viral sensation that lives up to the hype—creamy, tangy, and perfect for family dinners.

Baked Feta Pasta – Viral Pasta Favorite

Roasted feta and tomatoes create a luscious sauce that coats pasta—an easy, hands‑off dish that lives up to the hype.

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 8 ounces whole‑grain pasta cavatappi or penne
• 1 block 8 oz feta cheese
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/4 cup extra‑virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil for garnish

Equipment

• Baking dish
• – Mixing bowl
• – Measuring spoons
• Pot for pasta
• – Strainer

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, half of the olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
3. Place the block of feta in the center of the dish and drizzle with remaining olive oil.
4. Roast for 35–40 minutes until tomatoes are burst and feta is softened and browned.
5. Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain.
6. Remove the baking dish from the oven. Stir the feta and tomatoes together to form a sauce, adding pasta water as needed to thin.
7. Toss cooked pasta into the sauce until evenly coated. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

Swap cherry tomatoes for a mix of heirloom tomatoes for color and flavor.

Use flavored feta (like basil or sun‑dried tomato) for a twist.

Serve with garlic bread to soak up the sauce.

Add cooked chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.

Use leftover pasta for next‑day lunches; it reheats well.

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