Simple and easy to make, this baked feta pasta is one delicious meal. Made with a few simple ingredients and seasoned with herbs, there’s a reason why this recipe went viral!
Tik Tok Baked Feta Pasta
This is my version of the famous Tik Tok recipe that went viral recently. As soon as I saw it I had to try it and I’ve loved putting my own spin on it!
This oven baked cheese and pasta casserole is super simple to make and it’s so full of flavor. It’s great for easy family meals, I promise you, everyone will love it!
Be sure to try my Chicken Florentine Pasta and Pasta Pomodoro too!
Why you’ll love this Easy Baked Pasta recipe:
- KID FRIENDLY: Kids of all ages love this easy dinner. Older ones will have fun helping you make it too!
- EASY: Hands on cooking time is super minimal with this recipe, so it’s a great option after a busy day.
- VEGETARIAN: This is a great hearty meal that’s perfect for meat free Monday.
How to make Baked Feta Pasta
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Place the tomatoes into a baking dish and drizzle over the oil.
- Stir in the seasonings.
- Place the block of feta cheese in the middle and place in the garlic clove.
- Bake until the cheese has softened and the tomatoes have burst.
- Cook the pasta.
- Crush the cooked tomatoes and stir to combine.
- Mix in the pasta.
- Serve!
How long does it keep?
This baked feta pasta is best served as soon as you’ve made it, but leftovers will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days. It can be reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through.
If reheating, you may want to add in a little oil to loosen it back up.
What’s the best pasta to use?
I used riccioli pasta to make this, but most kinds will work well. Choose something with some shape or ridges, like shells or fusilli, so that it catches all of the delicious sauce.
What do you serve it with?
This baked pasta is perfect to serve by itself, but it’s great with some side veggies, salad or crusty bread. Try it with:
Tips!
- For more flavor you could use more garlic for a more garlicky taste. If you’d like a spicy touch you can sprinkle in some red pepper flakes over the pasta.
- Instead of feta, you can also make this with goats cheese.
- It’s best to use a block of feta for this recipe. If you use crumbled feta, place it altogether in the center of the baking dish.
It’s no exaggeration to say that I’m completely obsessed with this baked feta recipe. I’d honestly have it every night if I could get away with it!
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Baked Feta Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- 1.2 lbs. cherry or grape tomatoes*
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried chives
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon cracked peppercorns
- 4 whole cloves of garlic
- 8.65 ounces block feta cheese**
- ¾ lbs riccioli pasta***
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400F. Place the tomatoes into the baking dish then drizzle the olive oil over them. Next sprinkle all of the spices over the tomatoes and give them a good stir. Stir until they’re well coated with the spices. Make a well in the center to put the block of feta cheese. Place the garlic clove in the dish between some tomatoes.
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Put the baking dish in the center of the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the cheese has softened and the tomatoes burst. While that’s in the oven, cook the pasta according to the package ingredients. You can save some of the boiling water to mix into the pasta for a creamier sauce, if desired.
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Once the tomatoes and cheese are ready, carefully remove from the oven. Use a wide spoon to crush the garlic and tomatoes, then mix into the cheese. Continue to mix until everything is well combined. At this time you can taste the sauce and if desired you can add some salt — I didn't use any. Taste before adding.
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Mix the cooked and drained pasta noodles into the cheese mixture. Toss until everything is well combined. At this time if you’ve saved some of the boiling water you can also mix it into the dish and until everything is well combined.
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Serve with some chopped fresh basil if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
** The weight in grams is 250 grams. I used real feta cheese with goat milk, but feta with cow milk will also work. (Instead of feta you could even do goat cheese).
*** I used riccioli pasta, but you could really use any pasta you’d like it doesn’t matter. For more flavor you could use more garlic for a more garlicky taste. If you’d like a spicy touch you can sprinkle in some red pepper flakes over the pasta.
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