Baked Tomato and Feta Pasta

This creamy and simple baked tomato and feta pasta recipe is my spin on the viral TikTok pasta! It’s easy to make with feta cheese, juicy roasted cherry tomatoes and pasta.

TikTok Baked Feta Pasta

If your family loves pasta recipes as much as mine, you have to try this baked feta pasta!

It’s easy to see why it become a TikTok pasta sensation in 2019 when shared by a Finland blogger who called it “uunifetapasta”, the creamy, salty feta pairs perfectly with the juicy roasted cherry tomatoes and al dente pasta to create the best cheesy, savory flavor.

Lucky for both me and you, the viral feta tomato pasta trend has slowed down a little and we don’t have to worry about a feta block shortage because I know after one bite this pasta like my baked ziti or bruschetta chicken will be on repeat!

Ingredient Notes

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

• Tomatoes: Cherry or grape tomatoes are best in this recipe. They are small, sweet and when baked burst into juicy goodness.
• Olive oil: A good quality extra virgin olive oil is used to coat the dish and create a rich base for the saucy tomatoes and creamy feta.
• Frozen garlic: I like to use frozen garlic as it thaws while baking it and infuses the dish with flavor. Roasted garlic or fresh cloves garlic can also be used.
• Seasonings and herbs: I used 21 Salute seasoning, but any combination of oregano, basil, rosemary or thyme could be used along with salt and pepper.
• Feta cheese: A block of feta cheese will melt better when baked.
• Pasta: I used rotini pasta, but any short pasta with. curves or edges will work like penne, cavatappi, rigatoni or farfalle (bow-tie pasta).

How to Make Baked Feta Pasta

• Assemble: In a 9×13 inch dish, drizzle oil then add tomatoes, garlic and seasonings. Place feta cheese in the center of the dish, flipping the cheese so both sides are coated with oil.
• Bake: Bake at 400°F for 35 minutes, or until tomatoes have blistered.
• Prepare pasta: While baking, in a large pot boil pasta in salted water for 10-12 minutes. Drain.
• Combine and serve. Remove baking dish from the oven. Smash tomatoes with a fork. Then stir the tomatoes and cheese to make a creamy sauce before adding pasta. Garnish with fresh basil and Parmesan and serve hot.

Baked Tomato and Feta Pasta Tips

• Low fat feta or crumbled feta does not melt or taste quite the same in this baked feta pasta recipe!
• Crowd the pan with the cherry tomatoes so they become juicy and saucy. Use the full two packages or even more if you would like.
• Be generous with the olive oil as it creates the base of the rich sauce plus helps the tomatoes not stick to the bottom of the pan.
• Time your pasta to get done around the same time as the baked feta in order to toss them together so the pasta clings to the warm, melty cheese and saucy tomatoes.
• Reserve some pasta water just in case the dish doesn’t turn out as creamy as I would like. It adds to the sauciness!

Variations

• Add a protein. Before serving, add in cooked chicken, Italian sausage or shrimp.
• Dried seasonings and herbs. Instead of 21 salute seasoning, use dried oregano or Italian seasoning in this baked feta pasta. Red pepper flakes will add some heat!
• Add some greens. During the last few minutes of cooking the pasta, add in fresh spinach.
• Gluten-free. Use your favorite gluten-free pasta or skip the pasta altogether and serve with zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.

Storage

Store leftovers of TikiTok pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. After that, the tomatoes start to become more watery and thin the sauce. To reheat, warm in the microwave or on the stovetop. Add a splash of milk or cream if you would like. Do not freeze.

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Baked Tomato and Feta Pasta

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Author: Jamielyn Nye

This creamy, savory and simple baked tomato and feta pasta recipe is my spin on the viral TikTok dish! It's easy to make with feta cheese, juicy cherry tomatoes and pasta.

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 35 minutes mins

Total Time: 45 minutes mins

Servings: 8

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Ingredients 

• ▢ 32 ounces grape tomatoes , 2 packages
• ▢ ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ▢ 4 cubes frozen garlic
• ▢ 1 teaspoon 21 seasoning salute , see notes
• ▢ 1 teaspoon salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon pepper
• ▢ 8 ounces feta cheese , one block
• ▢ 12 ounces rotini pasta , 3/4 package

For serving: add parmesan cheese and basil.

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• In a 9×13 inch dish, combine 32 ounces cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup olive oil, 4 cubes frozen garlic, and 1 teaspoon 21 salute seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Place 8 ounces feta cheese in the center of the dish, flipping the cheese so both sides are coated with oil.
• Bake for 35 minutes, or until tomatoes have blistered.
• While baking, boil pasta in salted water for 10-12 minutes.
• Remove baking dish from the oven. Smash tomatoes with a fork. Then stir the tomatoes and cheese to make a creamy sauce.
• Add pasta just before serving and mix until combined. Add fresh basil on top. Serve while hot.

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Notes

Seasoning: I find the 21 seasoning salute at Trader Joe’s. You could also swap it for Italian seasoning. 

Storage: Store in a covered container in the refrigerator up 3-5 days. 

Recipe adapted from Home and Kind

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 622mg | Potassium: 385mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1065IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Italian

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