Viral Baked Feta Pasta

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.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Category: Pasta

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 3 bowls

Calories: 413 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ pound - pasta
1 pound - cherry tomatoes
3 cloves - garlic
1 block - feta cheese
2 tablespoon - olive oil
½ teaspoon - salt
¼ teaspoon - black pepper
½ teaspoon - garlic powder
½ teaspoon - onion powder
½ teaspoon - dried oregano
¼ teaspoon - chili flakes
1 tablespoon - fresh parsley
⅛ - Fresh basil leaves
¼ cup - reserved pasta water

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.