Is the Viral Feta Pasta Good???

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
• 3 cloves Fresh Garlic (minced)
• 3 tbsp Olive Oil (extra‑virgin)
• 200 g Feta Cheese (full block, kept whole until baking)
• 1 tsp Salt (to taste)
• ½ tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• ½ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional for heat)
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano (Italian oregano preferred)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)
• 8 oz Pasta (short pasta such as penne or rigatoni)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

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

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 400°F

2. Assemble Ingredients in Baking Dish

   Place the halved cherry tomatoes and minced garlic in a 9×13‑inch baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, then set the whole block of feta in the center. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the feta and season everything with salt, pepper, red‑pepper flakes, oregano, and a pinch of parsley.

   Time: PT5M

3. Bake Feta and Tomatoes

   Put the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the tomatoes are blistered and the feta is soft and slightly golden on top.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 400°F

4. Boil Pasta Water

   While the feta bakes, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.

   Time: PT5M

5. Cook Pasta

   Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook al dente according to package directions, usually about 10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

6. Drain Pasta

   Drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.

   Time: PT2M

7. Mash Feta‑Tomato Mixture

   Remove the baking dish from the oven. Using a fork or potato masher, mash the baked feta and tomatoes together until you have a creamy, slightly chunky sauce.

   Time: PT5M

8. Combine Pasta and Sauce

   Add the hot pasta to the baking dish. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.

   Time: PT3M

9. Finish and Serve

   Stir in the chopped fresh parsley, taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt or pepper if needed, then serve immediately.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

15 g

Carbohydrates

60 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

4 g