This Baked Feta Pasta is so incredibly simple, but the end result is off the hook. You only need a short list of fresh ingredients and a few minutes of prep for this easy dinner. I guarantee it will immediately become a favorite!

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For those of you on TikTok, this isn’t anything new, but for those of you who aren’t, you will want to pay attention! This Baked Feta Pasta was an internet darling for about a month and for good reason. It’s crazy easy and incredibly delicious.

I discovered it from Grilled Cheese Social. She based her version off of the viral recipe from Finnish blogger Jenni Häyrinen of Liemessa. This dish became so popular that the grocery stores in Finland ran out of feta cheese! So naturally I had to try it, but with a couple alterations, including the addition of Italian seasoning and balsamic vinegar.

Baked Feta Pasta Recipe

Before we get to the complete recipe below, here’s a summary about the ingredients needed for this baked feta pasta recipe:

• Feta Cheese: Use an 8 ounce block of feta cheese, kept whole, for best results. The block is less processed and melts better once baked. If all you can find is crumbled feta, it will be ok. Just press it together into a clump as best you can.
• Tomatoes: Either cherry or grape tomatoes work great. Their small size carries the most sweetness and they look lovely once they burst. I added extra, which provides more flavor and extra liquid for the sauce.
• Pasta: We recommend something small with curves or ridges, which allows the sauce to cling to each noodle. But you really can’t go wrong with any pasta, so choose your favorite!
• Garlic: Fresh garlic provides wonderful aromatics and flavor. Don’t use powdered.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil: This coats the tomatoes and also gets drizzled over the block of feta. It helps add moisture and rich flavor to the sauce.
• Balsamic Vinegar: Balsamic was not included in the original recipe, but we just love the added zing and flavor it brings to the dish.
• Seasonings: We added our homemade dried Italian seasoning recipe, along with crushed red paper flakes for a little heat, plus a pinch of salt and pepper.
• Fresh Basil: The original called for the tiniest bit of fresh basil. We doubled that amount to give the dish a better balance of flavors. Plus, we just love the color!
• Parmesan: The tangy feta is awesome on its own, but we couldn’t resist adding some fresh shaved Parmesan…because, why not? Extra touch of deliciousness.

Recipe Variations

• Need meat? You can certainly toss in some cooked Italian sausage at the end. It would be delish.
• Add in some spinach: Fresh baby spinach would give the dish some added nutrition.
• A splash of white wine: We added in balsamic, but you could swap that out for some white wine, if you prefer.
• Roasted garlic: roasted garlic instead of fresh minced garlic would be amazing.
• Goat cheese: You can swap out the feta for goat cheese, but decrease the cook time by 5 minutes.

How to Make Baked Feta Pasta

This is the epitome of an easy, delicious meal. And we love it! Scroll below for the complete printable recipe card.

1. Simply toss cherry tomatoes into a baking dish, then drizzle with olive oil and add some seasonings. Toss to coat.
2. Push tomatoes to the sides and place a whole block of feta cheese in the center; flip a couple times so it gets coated in the oil and seasonings.
3. Bake it in the oven until the tomatoes burst and the feta has softened.
4. When the feta and tomatoes are done cooking, immediately drizzle with the balsamic and toss in the fresh garlic and basil leaves, stirring to break down the feta and combine everything to make a sauce that will knock your socks off!
5. Toss the sauce with cooked hot pasta, adding in some reserved pasta water, if necessary.
6. Garnish with shaved Parmesan and more chopped basil and serve immediately.

Baked Feta Pasta Recipe Tips

• Use fresh ingredients: Since we’re only using a handful of ingredients, you want to make sure every one is the freshest possible.
• Reserve some pasta water: It’s always a good idea to save about 1/2 to 1 cup of the water the pasta cooked in, just in case the dish seems dry. Adding in a little will help the sauce be creamier.
• Make it on the stovetop instead: If you don’t want to have your oven on for a half hour, you can make this on the stove top over medium-low heat in 10 minutes with similar results.

Storing Leftovers

This pasta dish is best served right away. If you do have any leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep up to 2 days. To reheat, we recommend stirring in a little bit of water to loosen up the sauce again.

Feta Pasta Video

Other Easy Pasta Recipes

• Chicken Tetrazzini
• Artichoke Pasta
• Chicken Pot Pie Noodles Skillet
• Shrimp Scampi Pasta

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