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Viral Baked Feta Pasta

A creamy, flavor-packed baked feta and cherry tomato pasta that became an internet sensation for its simplicity and bold taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Finnish, Mediterranean
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz dry pasta
  • 1 block feta cheese (7-8 oz)
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Large pot
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a baking dish.
  3. Place feta block in the center and drizzle with olive oil.
  4. Bake 25-30 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta softens.
  5. Cook pasta until al dente and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  6. Mash baked feta and tomatoes into a creamy sauce.
  7. Add pasta and reserved water, toss until coated. Stir in basil and serve.

Notes

Use block feta for best texture. Add pasta water gradually to adjust sauce consistency.