Viral Feta Cheese Pasta
Viral Feta Cheese Pasta
TikTok Sensation! Quick & Delicious Baked Feta Pasta Recipe in 1 Minute
Get ready to try the trendiest pasta recipe taking over TikTok! This baked feta pasta is incredibly simple yet amazingly delicious. In fact, it became so popular in Finland that it caused a feta cheese shortage! Sound familiar to the burrata cheese craze we had last year? Don’t miss out – make this magical recipe before the feta cheese disappears!
Ingredients- 1 block Feta cheese (150g)
- 15-20 cherry tomatoes
- 100g short pasta of your choice
- 5 cloves garlic
- 4 Tbsp olive oil
- Dried oregano to taste
- Fresh basil leaves (reserve some for garnish)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare your ingredients before you begin. Thinly slice the garlic. Finely chop 2-3 fresh basil leaves, and set aside another 2-3 leaves for garnish. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) to save time during cooking.
Step 2
In an oven-safe dish or pan, combine the cherry tomatoes, sliced garlic, a generous amount of olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss everything together until the ingredients are well coated in oil.
Step 3
Place the block of feta cheese right in the center of the dish, ensuring the bottom touches the pan for even heating. Drizzle a little more olive oil over the cheese, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and dried oregano to enhance the flavor.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for about 35 minutes. The feta cheese should become golden and tender, and the tomatoes will soften and burst.
Step 5
While the feta and tomatoes are baking, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook your chosen short pasta according to package directions, but undercook it by 1-2 minutes to achieve an al dente texture, as it will finish cooking in the sauce.
Step 6
Remove the baked feta and tomato dish from the oven. Sprinkle the chopped basil leaves over the top. Using a fork or a potato masher, gently mash the feta cheese and tomatoes together. The juices from the tomatoes and the creamy feta will create a delicious sauce.
Step 7
Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the feta and tomato sauce. Stir gently until all the pasta is well coated. Let it sit for a moment to absorb the sauce before mixing, if desired.
Step 8
Garnish with the reserved fresh basil leaves for a beautiful finish. Your viral feta cheese pasta is now ready to enjoy!
