This baked feta pasta is a super quick and so easy to make pasta dish that any student, or anyone that does not like to cook but still needs to eat, doesn't have the time or it's a complete novice to the cooking this is the best dish to start with. It apparently went viral on Tik Tok recently. I am not surprised. It is a great dish to make and it's pretty healthy too especially if you add a wholemeal pasta.
I really liked the idea of baking a whole block of feta cheese rather than the way I was doing it before which was crumbles. Yeas! Why not? If it is meant to be easy, just let it be easy then.
My 13 year old daughter has made this Baked feta pasta dish a few times and it is her favourite quick dish too.
To be quite honest, I have not checked the way Tik Tok recipe was made but here is my version which my family has always enjoyed.
How to make baked feta pasta?
Yes, it is dead easy guys! Dead easy indeed! One of those dishes that almost requires just putting the oven on, can you picture that? Oh yeahhsss!
Well here's how you make this baked feta pasta dish:
Step 1
- Find an oven proof dish in your cupboard, wipe clean/wash whatever you prefer.
- add a block of feta cheese right in the middle of that and surround that by plenty of tomatoes which can be sliced tomatoes or tiny cute cherry tomatoes.
- Add seasoning like black pepper and Italian herbs (dried ones) as well as a good drizzle of olive oil.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for around 20-25 minutes at 180C or 350F.
Step 2
- Boil the pasta (see pack instructions or see here how to cook pasta correctly) - literally any pasta type will do here guys but to keep it healthier I would choose a high protein pasta like chickpeas or quinoa or any wholemeal one. In this particular recipe, since my daughter was the boss I have used one of her favourite ones (she says it looks like mummy's hair) bless her. Kids, right?
Step 3
- The fun bit as you will need to take the baked feta out of the oven and mix it with the tomatoes until you get some sort of a homogenised something.
Step 4
- Add the boiled and drained pasta to the feta and tomatoes mix and enjoy the looks, it is pretty isn't it?
A few more tips for this baked feta pasta recipe:
- In the last 10 min of cooking your tomatoes and the block of feta to the centre of the baking dish baking at 200C or 400°F increase the oven temperature to 220C/ 450°F and cook until the tomatoes are bursting and the feta is golden brown.
- you may use any pasta you like as long as it is cooked al dente.
Here's a shot of this pretty dish.
- Add the chopped herbs and the herbs mixed with Parmesan as a topping and place back in the oven.
Step 5
- Take out of the oven and enjoy while pipping hot.
I can reassure you this is GOOD! Just try and you will see for yourself. Guys, honestly, if you have not made this dish yet, make it immediately. It is a fantastic combo and makes the best pasta dish dinner or lunch ever!
There is no point in me saying any more on this, make it and then you can comment below and tell me how you found it.
Other pasta dishes you may love:
- Macaroni pasta with walnuts and cardamom ( a delicious sweet pasta version)
- Pasta shells filled with spinach and ricotta cheese
- Pasta with frankfurters and kalamata olives
I do hope you have or will give this simple baked feta pasta dish a try and will let me know how you liked it.
Super Quick Baked Feta Pasta
Equipment
- ovenproof dish
- pot
- chopping board
- knife
- spatula
Ingredients
- 250 g feta cheese
- 450 g tomatoes cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian dried herbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ½ teaspoon chilli flakes
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 300 g pasta uncooked weight
- 5 tablespoon Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 handful olives (chopped) optional
- 10 tablespoon fresh basil and parsley any fresh herbs you like
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (180ºC fan)/375/400F.
- In a larger oven-proof pan or medium baking dish, add the feta cheese block in the middle surrounded by the tomatoes, garlic, and the olive oil. Season with dried herbs, chilli flakes.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the tomatoes are baked or bursting and the feta is golden on top.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve approximately 100ml pasta water while draining.
- Mix the tomatoes and the feta together until uniformly spread/homogenised.
- Add the aldente cooked pasta alongside the reserved pasta water into the oven-proof dish that contains the mixed tomatoes and feta. Stir in the pasta until completely combined. Mix in the fresh chopped basil and parsley and top with the grated parmesan that has been mixed with some of the fresh herbs. Place back in the oven for a further 10 min or so until the parmesan turns nice and golden.
- When ready, serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Michelle says
Could you add spinach? And, if so, would you cook it with the tomatoes and cheese or would you pre-cook it before adding it to the tomatoes and cheese? Just to add some iron?
Ramona says
Hi Michelle,
Yes, of course, you can. Spinach would make a great addition. You can add it at any time but I would personally cook it for a minute or two and add it at the end when mixing the cheese and herbs.
Robin says
You had me at feta cheese! I will be making this all summer long. Simply delicious.
Alex says
I've made the viral tiktok version but yours looks extra yummy with the herbs and parmesan on top! I'll definitely try that next time 🙂
Leslie says
Talk about a drool-worthy recipe....this is it! Loving this healthy pasta recipe! YUM!!!
Katie Deacon says
Oh this is so far up my street! Pinning this to make later in the week, I absolutely love feta cheese in anything.
Katie xoxo
Ramona says
Thank you so much Katie, I am sure you will enjoy this baked feta pasta dish.
Marcellina says
Delicious recipe!
Ramona says
So glad you liked it Marcellina!
Ali Hanson says
YUM! I love the roasted tomato and feta combo. The roasting helps give "winter tomatoes" an extra little something they need. Thanks!
Jodi says
I love the colors in this dish and the freshness of the feta. When I need a quick dinner this is my goto!
Alexis says
I was looking for a quick and yummy new dish for dinner this week. This was amazing and my entire family loved it.
Beth says
I have not tried baked feta, but it is one of the cheeses my daughter in law can eat, so i want to try this soon - probably with chickpea pasta. Love the way you baked the tomatoes and cheese first to bring out the flavor!
Jacqueline Debono says
This is such a great idea. I actually often bake feta and tomatoes together but never thought to add pasta. Looks delicious and will definitely try it out!
Leslie says
This recipe is so different than any typical pasta recipe that I make. It's packed full of flavors. The feta cheese is the perfect addition to this!
Julie says
What a great pasta dish! I've seen this on the internet but was looking for some more precise instructions... and this is it! Love that you used a higher protein pasta to make it a healthier meal.
Amy Liu Dong says
I like making a simple and easy but delicious dish like and I am so excited to make this for my family.
Robin says
Tasty, yet quick and easy meal!
Jamie says
Wow! I never thought of baking feta to make a pasta dish but this is so genius! I love how simple and easy this is not to mention a delicious dinner for my family!
Lesli Schwartz says
I love how this feta pasta dish is the new trend in cooking! It's a great combo of ingredients. I'm going to make your recipe this weekend, perfect for Valentine's Day!
Stine Mari says
This is my kind of macaroni and cheese! I love both the roasted tomatoes and roasted feta, the flavors deepen so much.