Viral Baked Feta Pasta

This Viral Baked Feta Pasta took the internet by storm for a reason—it's incredibly simple and shockingly delicious. Juicy cherry tomatoes and garlic roast in olive oil until caramelized, surrounding a block of creamy feta that melts into a tangy, savory sauce. Seasoned with a mix of spices and finished with fresh basil and Parmesan, this one-dish wonder is tossed with al dente pasta for the ultimate easy comfort meal. It’s a modern classic, made with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 3 bowls

Calories: 684 kcal per serving

Ingredients

12 ounces - cherry tomatoes
3 cloves - garlic
1 block - feta cheese
3 tablespoons - olive oil
½ tsp - salt
¼ tsp - black pepper
¼ tsp - paprika
½ tsp - garlic powder
½ tsp - onion powder
½ tsp - dried basil
¼ tsp - red chili flakes
½ lb - pasta
½ cup - grated Parmesan cheese
1 handful - fresh basil
½ cup - reserved pasta water

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a baking dish, add cherry tomatoes and minced garlic. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and mix to coat.
Place the block of feta in the center. Drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and season everything with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, and chili flakes.
Mix lightly to ensure everything is coated. Bake for 30–35 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta is golden brown.
While baking, cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
Remove the baking dish from the oven. Smash the tomatoes and feta together to form a sauce.
Add reserved pasta water and Parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined.
Toss in the cooked pasta and mix until coated.
Fold in fresh basil. Serve hot, topped with more Parmesan if desired.

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