Description
This viral TikTok-inspired recipe features creamy baked feta cheese combined with juicy cherry tomatoes and pasta for a simple, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz block of feta cheese
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb pasta
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the feta block in the center of the dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the tomatoes are burst and feta is soft.
- While baking, cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Remove from oven, mash feta and tomatoes together, then mix with drained pasta.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the baking dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 15g