Baked Feta Cheese Pasta – The Viral TikTok Recipe You Need to Try

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Baked Feta Pasta recipe is so delicious and it took the world by storm on TikTok. Originating in Finland, this dish became so popular that grocery stores ran out of feta cheese! With its creamy, tangy feta and roasted cherry tomatoes, it’s the perfect combination of flavors. Let’s see if it lives up to the hype with this easy-to-follow recipe.

Ingredients

  • 2 pints (~900g) cherry tomatoes
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8-10 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon oregano
  • 8oz (~227g) feta cheese
  • ~150g pasta
  • (Optional) 1/2 tablespoon chili flakes, fresh basil, fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. Prepare the Tomatoes and Garlic:
    In a baking tray, add 2 pints of cherry tomatoes and chopped garlic. Drizzle 6 tablespoons of olive oil over the top.
  3. Season:
    Add 1/2 tablespoon of black pepper, 1/2 tablespoon of salt, and 1/2 tablespoon of oregano. If you like spice, sprinkle in 1/2 tablespoon of chili flakes. Mix everything together.
  4. Add the Feta:
    Place the 8oz block of feta cheese in the center of the tray. Drizzle a bit more olive oil and add a little more seasoning on top of the cheese.
  5. Bake and Broil:
    Bake in the oven for 25 minutes. After that, switch to broil and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes to get a golden-brown finish on the feta. Total cook time is 30 minutes.
  6. Cook the Pasta:
    While the feta and tomatoes are in the oven, cook your pasta according to the package instructions. Once done, drain and set aside.
  7. Mash and Mix:
    Once the feta and tomatoes are done, remove the baking tray from the oven. Use a spoon to mash the tomatoes and feta together to create a creamy sauce.
  8. Combine:
    Mix in your cooked pasta until everything is well-coated with the sauce. (Optional: Top with fresh basil or parsley before serving.)

Notes
You can experiment with different herbs like rosemary or thyme for added flavor.
Feel free to substitute the feta with goat cheese for a creamier texture or use gluten-free pasta to make this dish gluten-free.