Easy Baked Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes
A viral TikTok-inspired pasta dish featuring creamy, melted feta cheese and burst cherry tomatoes that create an incredibly luxurious sauce. This one-pan wonder transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 16 oz cherry tomatoes mixed colors if available
- 8 oz block feta cheese whole block, not crumbled
- 1 lb penne pasta or other short pasta
- 0.5 cup olive oil extra virgin
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves torn or roughly chopped
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of water to restore creaminess. For make-ahead, prep tomatoes and feta in baking dish up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake. For a lighter version, use reduced-fat feta and whole grain pasta. Serve with additional fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil.