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Creamy Viral TikTok Baked Feta Pasta Recipe with Cherry Tomatoes Easy and Perfect

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A quick and easy creamy baked feta pasta with roasted cherry tomatoes that creates a luscious, velvety sauce perfect for weeknights or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300 grams) cherry tomatoes, fresh and ripe
  • 7-ounce (200-gram) block of full-fat feta cheese
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • A handful of fresh basil leaves, torn or chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) reserved pasta cooking water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the block of feta cheese in the center of an oven-safe baking dish. Surround it with cherry tomatoes.
  3. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil evenly over the feta and tomatoes. Sprinkle minced garlic and red pepper flakes on top. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  4. Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes until the feta softens and turns golden, and the cherry tomatoes start to burst and wrinkle.
  5. While baking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 8 ounces of pasta according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  6. Reserve 1/2 cup (120 ml) of pasta cooking water before draining the pasta. Drain and return pasta to the pot or a large mixing bowl.
  7. Remove the baked feta and tomatoes from the oven. Mash them together with a fork or spatula, mixing with olive oil and garlic to create a creamy sauce.
  8. Add reserved pasta water gradually to loosen the sauce to desired consistency.
  9. Pour the creamy feta and tomato sauce over the drained pasta. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all pasta pieces.
  10. Add torn fresh basil leaves and lemon zest if using. Toss gently again.
  11. Serve warm immediately.

Notes

Do not skip the full baking time to ensure feta softens properly. Use fresh ripe cherry tomatoes for best flavor. Reserve pasta water to loosen sauce as needed. Mash feta and tomatoes while hot for smooth sauce. Add more pasta water if sauce is too thick. Reheat leftovers gently with added water or olive oil to prevent graininess.

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