✨ Hook: This creamy baked feta pasta with roasted cherry tomatoes is the viral sensation you can make in under an hour — rich, tangy, and irresistibly cheesy.
Creamy Baked Feta Pasta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
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📜 History & Origin
This dish skyrocketed to fame on TikTok in 2021, originating from a Finnish food blogger’s simple yet genius idea: bake a block of feta with cherry tomatoes until molten, then toss with pasta. The result? A creamy, tangy, and savory pasta that’s now a global comfort food favorite.
A one-pan, oven-baked pasta recipe featuring roasted cherry tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, garlic, and fresh basil — perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort.
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🥗 Ingredients
- 8 oz (225g) block of feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 8 oz (225g) pasta of choice
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
🥩 Ingredient Deep Dive
Feta Cheese: Use a full-fat block for the creamiest texture. Avoid pre-crumbled feta as it’s drier.
Cherry Tomatoes: Sweet, juicy, and perfect for roasting — they burst into a natural sauce.
🌿 Flavor Boost: Recommended Seasonings
- Red pepper flakes for a gentle heat
- Dried oregano for a Mediterranean touch
👨🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place feta block in the center of a baking dish. Surround with cherry tomatoes and garlic.
- Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta is soft.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Mash feta and tomatoes together in the baking dish. Toss in pasta, adding pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
🍽 Variations
- Spicy Kick: Add sliced chili peppers before baking.
- Protein Boost: Stir in grilled chicken or shrimp.
🛠 Troubleshooting
Too dry? Add more pasta water or a splash of cream.
Too salty? Use low-sodium feta or reduce added salt.
💡 Chef’s Secrets
- Roast tomatoes on the vine for extra presentation points.
- Use al dente pasta so it holds up to the creamy sauce.
📊 Nutrition (per serving)
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 420 | 12g | 48g | 18g |
🥤 Perfect Pairings
- Crisp Sauvignon Blanc
- Garlic bread or focaccia
🍝 Quick Quiz: What’s the best pasta shape for baked feta pasta?
- A: Penne
- B: Fusilli
- C: Spaghetti
🗳️ Poll: Do you prefer your baked feta pasta spicy or mild?
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