Baked Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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8 oz feta cheese block
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4 cups cherry tomatoes
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/3 cup olive oil
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8 oz pasta of your choice
→ Seasonings
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1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
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1/4 tsp oregano
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1/4 tsp dried basil
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2-3 tbsp chopped fresh basil
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Add cherry tomatoes to a baking dish and place the feta cheese block in the middle. Add the minced garlic.
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Drizzle with olive oil, making sure the feta is coated in oil. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, dried basil, and oregano.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the feta is golden brown and the tomatoes are bursting.
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While the feta and tomatoes are baking, boil the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve about 1/3 cup of pasta water before draining.
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When the feta and tomatoes are done, remove from oven and stir together to create a creamy sauce. Add some reserved pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.
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Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish and stir until pasta is coated with the sauce.
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Stir in fresh basil and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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This is the viral TikTok Baked Feta Pasta recipe that took the internet by storm. Originally from a Finnish food blogger (liemessa.fi).
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You can use any pasta of your choice - grain-free, brown, gluten-free, low carb or veggie pasta all work well in this recipe.
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Any kind of feta cheese works in the recipe, but a block of cow's milk Bulgarian or Greek feta cheese is recommended.
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For added protein, consider adding chickpeas, tofu, cooked chicken, or shrimp to the pasta.
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While leftover pasta isn't usually recommended, you can store this feta pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.