The Viral Baked Feta Pasta | Three Versions

This viral baked feta pasta is a simple recipe made by oven roasting a block of feta cheese with cherry tomatoes to create a salty and cheesy sauce! Watch as I make it three ways!

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🍅 CLASSIC RECIPE INGREDIENTS
8 ounces dried cavatappi pasta or pasta of choice
2 pints cherry tomatoes
8- ounce block feta cheese
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 garlic cloves minced
¼ cup packed chopped fresh basil plus more for serving

🍯 ADDITIONAL ADD-INS OR SWAPS
Goat Cheese
Honey

🖨 INSTRUCTIONS & FULL PRINTABLE RECIPE:

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 About the viral baked feta pasta
0:44 Preparing cherry tomatoes
1:29 Selecting a feta cheese
2:00 Baking instructions
2:08 Preparing version with goat cheese and honey
2:24 Preparing stovetop version of baked feta pasta
2:50 Finishing the pasta recipe with garlic and basil
2:55 Mixing the sauces
3:16 Add the pasta and pasta water
3:32 Garnishing
3:56 Taste test

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[sarahlee]

thank you for the stove top version for those who dont have an oven, apprreciate it!

[loveyourselfplease]

Finally made this tonight & it was amazing but I made a "clean the fridge" & use what you've got version. I used both cherry tomatoes & baby heirloom tomatoes which gave a really beautiful color blend & flavor. I also added 6 cloves of fresh garlic before I cooked it, didn't chop them just peeled them & tossed them with the tomatoes & olive oil. Since I didn't have fresh basil on hand I decided to add some herbs & seasonings prior to putting it I the oven. I only added a pinch of salt to the tomatoes & garlic since the feta has plenty but to everything I added pepper, garlic powder & herbs de Provence. When using dried herbs I find it beneficial to wake them up, so I put roughly a heaping tsp of the herbs de Provence in my hand & gave it a good rub between my palms before sprinkling over the tomatoes & feta. I also used cows milk feta because I find it more mild in flavor than goat/sheep's milk feta plus it was on sale. In my cupboard I had fettuccine noodles so that's what I used. Also in my cupboard I've got a big container of California style garlic salt which was gifted to me. I prefer garlic powder because I use very minimal salt when cooking but I find the California garlic salt perfect to add to pasta water. The dehydrated garlic plumps back up so when you strain your pasta it's covered in little bits of garlic & parsley adding just a touch of lovely mild flavor. After I'd put the noodles in a bowl I added just a splash of olive oil & a tiny bit more of the herbs de Provence & stirred it all together to prevent sticking. After pulling the pan of tomatoes & feta out of the oven I added in about 6 cups of baby spinach as I was stirring everything together making sure to burst every tomato & smash those cloves of garlic so they could really get mixed around evenly. I then added the fettuccine noodles & abt 1/2 cup of pasta water. This was really lovely & I had to tell my 9 year old son repeatedly to slow down because he was eating it so feverishly. He's not picky but he's very particular about pasta as he didn't actually start enjoying it until he was about 5 or 6. I was very happy that he loved this as much as I did & we'll definitely be bringing it to family gatherings in the future.

[davidmalone]

I'm glad you said something about the crumbles. I made this last night (for the second time now) and sure enough, the store was out of blocks of feta. I bought the crumbles instead and they worked just fine. Such and easy and tasty recipe - it's no wonder it now has stores in the U.S. out of feta. As an aside, I did go over to the deli area and asked the person behind the counter whether the store still carried blocks of feta. She looked at me and said, "Well, if it's not over there we're probably out of it. You see, there was this TikTok video..." 😋

[hpygrammy]

I made this recipe today with my 9 yo granddaughter and it was super simple & delicious. Thanks for your video and notes - <3 your recipes! BTW I'm teaching her how important math is and how cooking is all about math. For example, your recipe calls for 2 pints of tomatoes and I had a 32 oz bag. This is how to make learning fun! Thanks Yumna.

[Supertzar]

This stuff is awesome! I tried you're version 3 today. One thing I added at the end which you might want to try out (totally optional). Pitted black olives. Gives it some Greek flavor and goes really well with the feta and cherry tomatoes.

[melissamitchell]

This was so easy and so delicious! I put whole garlic cloves along with the tomatoes and feta to make it infuse the oil instead of fresh garlic after. Yummy! Many thanks!🎉

[iriegirl]

I made this tonight. It's bomb af! I didn't have basil, so I used a tbsp of Fresh dill and Parsley. Its worked so well!!! I will be making this again. 😊

[pegelfamily]

This is a staple in our dinner menu rotation. It's so versatile and is easy to make little tweaks to for a little change every now and again. My husband loves adding sautéed shrimp to it but I prefer the meatless version.

[spacesandy]

Just tried the classic version. Verdict: it was ridiculously good! My dad and I ate the whole thing by ourselves and don't feel a shred of guilt, hahaha! I was actually surprised by just HOW TASTY it was given how simple of a recipe it is. Thanks so much for the video - I'll definitely be trying out your soup spin-off of this recipe :)
(PS: I used a gluten-free fusilli and it worked like a charm!)

[jasonbranam]

I put fresh sauteed shrimp in this and it was awesome, there's so many different ways you can make this dish and it's so simple i think that's one of the biggest things why people love it so much I know for me it is, when it's the end of the day and you gotta feed the family this will make them happy and asking for more.

[saraasmr]

This pasta is AMAZING!!! I used half the amount of olive oil because I have pancreas issues and can’t eat too much fat at once, and this still tasted sooo good! So if you’re wanting to make it a little healthier, you can definitely try cutting down the olive oil without sacrificing taste!

[dudie]

I love this so much, that I've been having it once a week for months. So simple yet so flavorful. I highly recommend it

[jackiealphonso]

Made the 1st variation today. It was deliciously moist & so packed with flavour. My husband & I enjoyed it. Thanks for the recipe!

[christinahidalgo]

Good morning and happy Sunday! Making this again for probably the 15th time, it is a amazing dish! My friends and family ask for me to make this for our meals or socials.

[jeremycline]

Holy cow...my fave food blog goes viral. Good for you and congrats, Yumna!

[hllcat]

I just subscribed because unlike other cooking YouTube channels you speak clearly and explain what your doing and always explains it in under 5 minutes thank you for these wonderful recipes. 😀

[jillcherlin]

I just made this for the first time using your recipe! It is so delicious!! Thank you for listening all the ingredients in your description and for your classic recipe. I’m thinking of adding cooked eggplant to the dish.

[davidfoltz]

Great idea!
We have TONS of cherry tomatoes from my garden, now frozen in bags...
I've been looking for recipes...
These look YUMMY!!!
Thanks! 🥰

[azoreanblue]

Yes it deserves all the hype !! Very simple and delicious . Every time I take it to a potluck I always come home with an empty dish . I have also grilled chicken strips cut in byte size to make it a complete meal . With fresh crusty bread it’s delicious 😋 😊💜

[jayd]

recommend!!! Was not disappointed or dissatisfied in the slightest. I even used crumbled feta and it was amazing. If your on the fence, don’t be. It’s delicious.