Viral Baked Feta Pasta
A creamy, comforting pasta featuring oven-roasted cherry tomatoes and baked feta that melt into a rich sauce, tossed with tender pasta and fresh basil for vibrant Mediterranean flavors.
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 baking dish
Ingredients
- 12 ounces dry pasta shells or penne
- 7 ounces block feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Place cherry tomatoes and garlic in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Arrange feta cheese block in the center of the baking dish beside the tomatoes.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta softens.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until tender, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
- Mash roasted tomatoes and feta together in the baking dish to create a creamy sauce.
- Add cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water to the sauce, toss well, then stir in fresh chopped basil.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the creamy, warm sauce.
Notes
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
- Roast tomatoes until they burst for the best flavor.
- Serve right after cooking for maximum creaminess and warmth.