Baked Feta Pasta (Tik Tok Pasta)
Love pasta? Love cheese? Then you'll fall head over heels for this irresistible twist on Baked Feta Pasta – a TikTok sensation you won't want to miss!
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 697kcal
Ingredients
- ½ box pasta 8 oz
- 8 oz feta cheese one block
- 16 oz cherry tomatoes
- 4 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 bunch fresh basil
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- 2 oz smoked salmon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Oil baking casserole dish with 2 tablespoon olive oil.
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the baking dish.
- Add cherry tomatoes around the feta cheese.
- Add salt and pepper, oregano, and thyme.
- Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the feta.
- Bake uncovered at 400 F (200 C) until the feta cheese is soft and golden brown and the tomatoes are blistered (approximately 25 minutes, but it will depend on your oven).
- While the feta is baking, cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve a little pasta water before draining (one cup of pasta water should be enough).
- Prepare the fresh basil and garlic, and cut the smoked salmon into small pieces.
- Once the feta is done, remove the baking dish from the oven. Use a fork to mash the softened feta and mix it with the roasted tomatoes until you get a creamy sauce.
- Add the cooked al dente pasta to the baking dish with the feta-tomato mixture. Toss everything together, adding a splash of reserved pasta water to achieve a creamy consistency.
- Add smoked salmon and fresh basil leaves for a pop of color and extra flavor.
Video
Notes
- The nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on the specific ingredients used.
- Pasta – penne, fusilli, or any other kind of pasta works well (any short pasta shapes are best).
- Greek feta cheese – I made mine with sheep’s milk feta. You might try using vegan feta, but I always made it with dairy feta, so I don’t know what the results might be.
- Cherry tomatoes – you can also use grape tomatoes, but you should cut them in half.
- Smoked salmon (or more if you want more protein). You can make it without salmon; it will still taste great.
- Another great option is to add ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes (or adjust to your spice preference).
Nutrition
Calories: 697kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1032mg | Potassium: 601mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1259IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 427mg | Iron: 3mg
