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May 13, 2025

This Viral Baked Feta Pasta lives up to the hype—it’s creamy, tangy, and bursting with roasted tomato flavor. Sweet cherry tomatoes are baked with garlic and olive oil until blistered and soft, surrounding a block of salty feta that melts into a luscious sauce. Seasoned with herbs, chili flakes, and optionally finished with fresh basil, this pasta is not only stunning but wildly simple. Toss it all together with al dente pasta and a splash of pasta water for a rich, velvety dish that’s ready to go viral on your dinner table.

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Ingredients

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Warning0 allergens identified

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Add cherry tomatoes and minced garlic to an oven-safe dish. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to combine.

Place the block of feta in the center of the dish, surrounded by tomatoes.

Sprinkle everything with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, chili flakes, and parsley. Add fresh basil if desired.

Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until the tomatoes have burst and are caramelized.

Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.

Remove dish from the oven. Use a spoon to mash the tomatoes and feta into a creamy sauce.

Add cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water. Toss until well combined and creamy.

Serve immediately, garnished with extra herbs if desired.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Tomato Roasting Perfection 🍅
Use room temperature cherry tomatoes and spread them in a single layer to ensure even caramelization and prevent steaming.
Feta Positioning Hack 🧀
Place the entire block of feta in the center of the baking dish, surrounded by tomatoes, to create a natural sauce as it melts.
Pasta Water Magic 💦
Reserve at least 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining, as it's crucial for creating a silky, emulsified sauce that clings perfectly to the pasta.
Herb Intensity Boost 🌿
Toast dried oregano and chili flakes in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding to the dish to intensify their aromatic oils and flavor profile.
Garlic Roasting Technique 🧄
Leave garlic cloves whole and unpeeled when roasting to prevent burning and create a more mellow, caramelized garlic flavor.

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