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Baked Feta Pasta

If you've been on TikTok lately, you've probably seen this viral recipe! This is a simple dish that starts with roasted tomatoes and feta cheese to make a flavorful creamy sauce that's perfect for tossing your pasta in.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 352 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 8 ounces feta cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 pound linguine
  • 6-8 basil leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the tomatoes to a 9x13 or 7x11 baking dish. Drizzle with half of the olive oil and stir to coat.
  3. Place the feta cheese in the center of the dish, surrounded by the tomatoes. Sprinkle the garlic, Italian seasoning, and cayenne over the top of the feta and tomatoes. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
  4. Place dish in the hot oven and roast for 25 minutes.
  5. Add the pasta to the boiling water 10 minutes before the tomatoes are finished cooking. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  6. Remove the tomatoes from the oven and stir well to combine. The tomatoes will break up as you stir. Stir in 1/2 cup of pasta water to create a creamy, silky pasta sauce.
  7. Add the cooked linguine to the baking dish and toss to coat. Taste and add salt and pepper, if needed.
  8. Sprinkle with basil and serve hot.

Notes

  • Add chopped, cooked to the sauce with the pasta if you'd like to add protein. 
  • Sprinkle with red pepper flakes before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 352kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 323mg (13%) Potassium 213mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 278IU (6%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 161mg (16%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 352

% Daily Value*

Calories 352kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 323mg 13%
Potassium 213mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 278IU 6%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 161mg 16%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.