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TikTok Viral Feta Pasta

This is the super popular TikTok viral feta pasta recipe. It is incredibly easy to make and absolutely scrumptious.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American/Canadian
Servings 4
Calories 510 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Baking Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pints Cherry Tomatoes grape can also be used
  • 3 cloves garlic sliced in half
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil depending on how many tomatoes used 1 block GREEK feta cheese
  • Kosher Salt to taste
  • Ground Black Pepper to taste
  • 12 ounces medium length pasta Rigatoni
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
  • Rinse tomatoes and put in baking dish.
  • Add half of the oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Give the tomatoes a good toss so its all well coated.
  • Add the block of feta to the center.
  • Drizzle the remaining oil over top and season with kosher salt and a generous amount of fresh black pepper.
  • Bake uncovered for 35-40 mins until the tomatoes skin have burst.
  • While baking, boil pasta according to package.
  • Reserve a small bit of the pasta water if using a non Greek feta cheese.
  • Once the tomatoes and feta have cooked, remove from oven, use a fork and smash the tomatoes and feta.
  • Use a wooden spoon to stir the mixture together inside the baking dish.
  • Add pasta and toss to coat.
  • Add additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

The photos show an 8 by 8 dish which was perfect for 1 to 1.5 pints of tomatoes.
GREEK Feta cheese has a creamier texture than an American brand Feta cheese. I had to get the cheese from Whole Foods. My block of cheese was also in a brine. It did not alter the taste of the cheese nor the sauce and it was perfectly creamy.
If GREEK feta cheese is not available in your area, you may use a regular feta and add in a little of the pasta water and ricotta cheese for additional creaminess. Using a crumbly non smooth feta will change the texture of this dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 510kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 13gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 25mgPotassium: 586mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 868IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Feta cheese, Pasta, Tiktok
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