Baked Feta Pasta

Name: Baked Feta Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 200 g block feta cheese; 2 cups cherry tomatoes; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; Salt and pepper to taste; 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli); Fresh basil for garnish

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Baked Feta Pasta is a creamy and flavorful pasta dish made by roasting a block of feta cheese with cherry tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil, then mixing it with cooked pasta. This baked feta pasta became a viral recipe because of its simple ingredients and rich, tangy flavor.

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Origin of Baked Feta Pasta Why It’s Loved Baked Feta Pasta Ingredients Directions Notes

Origin of Baked Feta Pasta

The recipe gained worldwide popularity after a Finnish food blogger shared the dish online. The combination of roasted tomatoes and creamy feta quickly turned baked feta pasta into a viral trend across social media platforms.

Why It’s Loved

This baked feta pasta recipe is loved for its creamy texture and bold flavor. Roasting the feta and tomatoes creates a rich sauce that coats the pasta beautifully while requiring minimal effort.

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Baked Feta Pasta

Recipe by RecipesVilla

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

420

kcal

Ingredients

200 g block feta cheese
2 cups cherry tomatoes
3 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
Fresh basil for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place cherry tomatoes in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
Add minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper and mix.
Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the tomatoes.
Bake for 30 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta becomes soft.
Cook pasta according to package instructions and drain.
Remove baking dish from oven and mash feta and tomatoes together to create a creamy sauce.
Add cooked pasta and mix until well coated.
Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.