TikTok Baked Feta Pasta with Pesto
This TikTok Baked Feta Pasta with Pesto is a creamy, cheesy, and vibrant pasta dish that combines oven-roasted feta and tomatoes with fresh pesto for a simple yet flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g cherry tomatoes
- 200g block of feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 250g pasta (penne or fusilli recommended)
- 4 tablespoons basil pesto
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, place cherry tomatoes and the block of feta in the center. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle minced garlic over the top. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 30 minutes until tomatoes are bursting and feta is golden and soft.
- While baking, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Remove baking dish from oven and mix the baked tomatoes and feta together with a fork to create a creamy sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish and stir to coat. Add pesto and mix well, thinning with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when mixing the sauce, or serve with a side of garlic bread.
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