I MADE THE BAKED FETA PASTA FROM TIKTOK

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes (halved if large, whole if small)
• 200 g Feta Cheese (full block, not crumbled)
• 3 Tbsp Olive Oil (extra‑virgin preferred)
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano
• 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (adjust for desired heat)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1/2 Lemon (zested and juiced)
• 1/4 cup Fresh Basil (roughly torn)
• 8 oz Farfalle Pasta (about 2 cups dry)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 4 qt Water (for boiling pasta)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the ingredients.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 400°F

2. Prep Tomatoes

   Rinse the cherry tomatoes, remove stems, and place them in a mixing bowl.

   Time: PT5M

3. Season Tomatoes

   Add 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried oregano, salt, and pepper to the tomatoes. Toss until evenly coated.

   Time: PT3M

4. Arrange in Baking Dish

   Spread the seasoned tomatoes in a single layer in the baking dish. Place the whole block of feta in the center, drizzle with an additional tablespoon of olive oil, and sprinkle extra oregano, salt, pepper, and ½ tsp red‑pepper flakes over everything.

   Time: PT3M

5. Bake Tomatoes and Feta

   Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, until the tomatoes burst and the feta is soft and golden around the edges.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 400°F

6. Mince Garlic

   While the dish bakes, mince 2 cloves garlic finely.

   Time: PT2M

7. Zest and Juice Lemon

   Zest half a lemon, then juice the same half, setting both aside.

   Time: PT3M

8. Rough‑Chop Basil

   Tear or roughly chop ¼ cup fresh basil leaves.

   Time: PT2M

9. Cook Pasta

   Bring 4 qt water to a boil, season with salt, add 8 oz farfalle, and cook according to package directions (about 10‑12 minutes) until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 212°F

10. Mash Feta and Tomatoes

    Remove the baking dish from the oven. Using a fork, mash the roasted tomatoes and softened feta together until a chunky sauce forms.

    Time: PT3M

11. Add Aromatics

    Stir the minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice into the mashed sauce. Mix well.

    Time: PT2M

12. Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the drained pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. If the sauce seems thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.

    Time: PT3M

13. Finish with Basil

    Fold in the torn basil leaves, give a final toss, and serve immediately.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

620

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

70 g

Fat

22 g

Fiber

4 g