I’m sure you’ve come across the TikTok Feta Pasta. After seeing it repeatedly, I decided to try this viral recipe myself. Gathering all the necessary ingredients, I set out to make it. Let me tell you, the famous baked Feta pasta Recipe did not disappoint! It’s creamy and packed with flavor.
The cheese softens beautifully, and the tomatoes burst, blending perfectly together. If you’re a fan of Feta cheese, this dish is a must-try. It’s worth the minimal effort, and Feta tomato pasta truly lives up to its delicious reputation.
Ingredients and Substitutions:
- Grape Tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes or a cherry tomato medley can be used instead.
- Feta Cheese: Substitute with goat cheese, Halloumi, Ricotta, or Queso Fresco if preferred.
- Italian Seasoning: Herbes de Provence is a great alternative, or use your favorite herbs and spices like red pepper flakes.
- Olive Oil: Essential for this recipe; do not substitute.
- Chopped Basil: Basil pesto can replace fresh basil. If using pesto, reduce olive oil to 3 tablespoons.
- Bow Tie Pasta: Any short pasta, such as penne, macaroni, orecchiette, or conchiglie, works well.
- Optional Add-ins: Chopped roasted bell peppers, olives, canned artichokes, or fresh spinach leaves.
How to Make Baked Feta Pasta Recipe
With all your ingredients ready, this dish comes together quickly.
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Place the grape tomatoes in a medium-sized baking dish.
3. Position the Feta cheese in the center, surrounded by tomatoes.
4. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the cheese and tomatoes. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and salt.
5. Add another 2 tablespoons of olive oil directly over the cheese.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the cheese softens.
7. Remove from the oven and mix until well combined.
8. Stir in the chopped fresh basil and cooked warm pasta. Serve hot.
Storing Leftovers
Allow the pasta to cool to room temperature before storing leftovers in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 4 days. To reheat, add a tablespoon of water and microwave for 2 or more minutes, covered, until hot. Freezing this pasta is not recommended.
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BAKED FETA PASTA
I'm sure you've come across the TikTok Feta Pasta. After seeing it repeatedly, I decided to try this viral recipe myself. Gathering all the necessary ingredients, I set out to make it. Let me tell you, the famous baked Feta pasta did not disappoint! It's creamy and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups grape tomatoes, washed and dried
- 1-8 oz brick of Feta cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 12 oz bow tie pasta, cooked, drained, and kept warm
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Add tomatoes to a medium-sized baking dish.
- Place Feta cheese in the center of the tomatoes.
- Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the tomatoes and cheese.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning and salt over the cheese and tomatoes.
- Drizzle 2 more tablespoons of olive oil over the Feta.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the cheese softens.
- Remove from oven. Stir the cheese and tomatoes until combined. Add chopped fresh basil.
- Mix in the cooked pasta until well combined. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 451Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 790mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 3gSugar: 5gProtein: 14g
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