BAKED FETA PASTA RECIPE
Baked Feta Pasta, a viral sensation that took over social media in 2020, is a simple yet flavorful dish that combines tangy, creamy feta cheese with roasted tomatoes and pasta. The ingredients are baked together, creating a luscious sauce that coats the pasta beautifully. The creaminess from the feta pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the roasted tomatoes, making this dish a crowd-pleasing favorite. It’s easy to make and packed with flavor, making it a go-to recipe for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 pt. cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 shallot quartered
- 3 cloves garlic smashed
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- divided
- Kosher salt
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
- flakes
- 1 8-oz. block feta
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 10 oz. pasta
- Zest of 1 lemon optional
- Fresh basil leaves for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large ovenproof skillet or
- medium baking dish, combine tomatoes, shallot,
- garlic, and all but 1 Tbsp. oil; season with salt and
- red pepper flakes and toss to combine.
- Step 2
- Place feta into center of tomato mixture and drizzle
- with reserved 1 Tsp. oil. Scatter thyme sprigs over
- tomatoes.
- Step 3
- Bake until tomatoes are bursting and feta is golden
- on top, 40 to 45 minutes.
- Step 4
- Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water,
- cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente
- according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 c.
- pasta water before draining.
- Step 5
- To skillet, add cooked pasta, reserved pasta water,
- and lemon zest (if using) and stir until combined.