TikTok Baked Feta Pasta with Pesto
This viral TikTok baked feta pasta with pesto combines creamy baked feta and sweet roasted tomatoes with fresh basil pesto for a deliciously easy Italian-inspired dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g block of feta cheese
- 300g cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 250g pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 4 tablespoons basil pesto
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, place the block of feta in the center and surround it with cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle olive oil over the feta and tomatoes, then sprinkle minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta is soft and golden.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Remove baked feta and tomatoes from the oven and mash them together in the dish to create a creamy sauce.
- Stir in the pesto until well combined.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until fully coated.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra burst of flavor, sprinkle red pepper flakes or add toasted pine nuts on top before serving.
Find it online: https://allfoodsrecipe.com/tiktok-baked-feta-pasta-with-pesto/