Yield: 4

Baked Feta Pasta with Tomatoes {Tik Tok Pasta Recipe}

This Tik Tok inspired pasta recipe is such a great choice for serving to friends and family. This baked feta pasta with tomatoes is delicious and easy to make!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. rigatoni (340 gm)
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes (400 gm)
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (55 gm)
  • 3/4 tsp salt, divided (4.5 gm)
  • 3/4 tsp black pepper, divided (4.5 gm)
  • 8 oz. block GREEK feta cheese (225 gm)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (5 gm) 

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C. 
  2. Pour cleaned tomatoes and garlic into the baking dish and cover with half the oil and then season with approximately 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Tomatoes in baking dish with garlic
  3. Toss the tomatoes and garlic so they are coated well. 
  4. Add the block of feta (or other chosen cheese) to the center of the baking dish.  
  5. Drizzle the remaining oil over the top of the feta and then season with the remaining salt and black pepper. White baking dish with tomatoes and feta
  6. Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes until the tomatoes are cooked and the skin has burst. 
  7. Cook the pasta according to package directions.  Draine, and if not using a block of feta, reserve the pasta water. 
  8. Once baked, use a fork or spoon to mash the tomatoes and feta together and stir until combined. Dish of baked pasta on cutting board
  9. Add the pasta to the dish and coat well. 
  10. Add additional salt and pepper if desired. 
  11. Serve with fresh chopped basil on top. Baked pasta in casserole dish

Notes

The feta can be substituted with ricotta, cream cheese, or Boursin cheese if preferred.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 422Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 961mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 3gSugar: 5gProtein: 14g