VIRAL Feta Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra virgin, divided)
• 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
• 3 cloves Garlic (thinly sliced)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (kosher or sea salt)
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (adjust to heat preference)
• 8 ounces Feta Cheese (full‑fat block, not crumbled)
• 0.25 cup Fresh Basil (chopped)
• 8 ounces Pasta (penne or fusilli, cooked al dente)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

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

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 400°F

2. Arrange Ingredients in Baking Dish

   Drizzle 2 Tbsp olive oil into a 9×13‑inch baking dish, add the halved cherry tomatoes and sliced garlic, season with salt, pepper, and toss. Place the whole block of feta in the center, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes over it, and drizzle the remaining olive oil on top.

   Time: PT5M

3. Bake Until Softened

   Bake the dish for about 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes have burst and the feta feels soft to the touch.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 400°F

4. Broil for Caramelized Top

   Switch the oven to the broil setting and broil for 10 minutes, watching closely until the feta surface turns golden‑brown.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: broil

5. Cook Pasta

   While the feta is broiling, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta and cook al dente according to package directions (about 10 minutes). Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 212°F

6. Combine and Serve

   Remove the baking dish from the oven, add the fresh chopped basil, and using a fork mash the softened feta together with the roasted tomatoes into a creamy sauce. Toss the hot pasta into the dish, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if the mixture seems dry. Mix until evenly coated and serve immediately.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

620

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

80g

Fat

22g

Fiber

4g