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ChefMaster Emily

Baked Feta Pasta

This Baked Feta Pasta is a TikTok-famous, one-dish wonder featuring creamy feta, roasted cherry tomatoes, and garlic, tossed with pasta for a tangy, comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 block feta cheese full-fat recommended
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 10 oz pasta short pasta like penne or fusilli
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, garlic, and a generous drizzle of olive oil. Nestle the feta in the center and drizzle more olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Roast for 30 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta is golden.
  3. While roasting, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
  4. Mash the roasted feta and tomatoes into a creamy sauce. Add pasta and a splash of reserved water. Mix well.
  5. Stir in fresh basil, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.

Notes

Use crumbled feta only if block isn't available. Add protein like shrimp or grilled chicken for variation. Not ideal for freezing. Reheat with a splash of water to restore creaminess.