TikTok Baked Feta Pasta with Pesto
Enjoy the viral TikTok baked feta pasta enhanced with fresh basil pesto for a flavorful and creamy Italian-inspired meal ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g cherry tomatoes
- 150g block of feta cheese
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 200g pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil pesto
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- Optional: Red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, place the cherry tomatoes and block of feta cheese in the center. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 25 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta is soft and golden on top.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Remove baked feta and tomatoes from the oven and mash together with a fork to create a creamy sauce.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the baked feta-tomato mixture, pesto, and a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
- Add red pepper flakes if desired, adjust seasoning, and serve warm.
Notes
For an extra fresh flavor, garnish with chopped basil leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
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