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Viral Tiktok Baked Feta Pasta Recipe

Get ready to serve in minutes. Amazing!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 220kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 grams pasta
  • 200 grams feta cheese
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • ½ teaspoon rosemary optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1 pinch nutmeg grated
  • ½ teaspoon basil

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 200° Celsius (400° F).
  • Grease your baking dish with olive oil.
  • Place the feta block in the middle.
  • Toss the rinsed cherry tomatoes all around the tray.
  • Peel and cut garlic cloves vertically into half and add.
  • Drizzle the remaining olive oil on the feta cheese and the tomatoes.
  • Sprinkle the spices and herbs. Be caucious about the salt and consider the salt in the feta.
  • Place the tray in the middle rack and bake until cheese is soft and tomatoes are roasted. This will take about 30 minutes.
  • While baking the sauce cook the pasta in a boiling salty water until al-dente. Drain but reserve a half cup of the starchy water.
  • For the next 5 minutes move the tray to the top rack and use grilling mode.
  • Take the tray out of the oven and mix contents but do not mash completely. Mix with pasta. Use some of the reserved pasta water if necessary.
  • Garnish with fresh tyme or basil leaves. Enjoy and take pictures!