Baked Feta Pasta
About this recipe
Baked Feta Pasta is a simple yet delicious dish that has taken the internet by storm, especially with its viral TikTok fame. This version, inspired by Chef Tips, highlights fresh ingredients and offers a few personal twists to make it even more enjoyable.
The beauty of this recipe lies in its flexibility; you can easily customize it with your favorite ingredients, whether that's shrimp, chicken, or even olives. It's a warm, comforting meal that comes together with minimal effort.
Ingredient notes
- You can substitute the feta cheese with Cotija cheese if preferred, especially in Southern California.
- Feel free to add cooked shrimp or chicken at the end for extra protein.
Tips from Chef Tips’s video
- Make sure to bake the dish until the tomatoes are soft and wrinkled for the best flavor and texture.
- Toss the hot pasta with the baked ingredients while everything is still warm to ensure the flavors meld together nicely.
Good to know
- What type of pasta can I use for this recipe?
- You can use any pasta of your choice, as specified in the recipe.
- How long should I bake the dish?
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-45 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft and wrinkled.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Chef Tips: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Place the cherry tomatoes in a 9x13 casserole dish.
- 3
Drizzle the tomatoes with chive oil or olive oil.
- 4
Place the block of feta cheese in the middle of the dish, or use crumbled feta cheese if preferred.
- 5
Add sliced garlic, chopped oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the dish.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-45 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft and wrinkled.
- 7
Remove the dish from the oven and add the drained hot pasta, chopped baby spinach, and chopped basil leaves.
- 8
Toss everything together until well combined and enjoy hot with toasted garlic bread.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The baking time of 30-45 minutes is inferred from the recipe description.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Chef Tips’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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