TikTok Baked Feta Pasta with Pesto
This TikTok Baked Feta Pasta with Pesto is a creamy, flavorful Italian-inspired dish that combines oven-baked feta and roasted tomatoes with fresh pesto for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g cherry tomatoes
- 1 block (200g) feta cheese
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 200g pasta (penne or fusilli recommended)
- 4 tbsp basil pesto
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a baking dish, combine the cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, and olive oil. Mix well.
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the dish, nestled among the tomatoes.
- Drizzle a little olive oil over the feta and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until the tomatoes burst and the feta is soft and golden.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Remove the baked feta and tomatoes from the oven and mix them together with a fork to create a creamy sauce.
- Stir in the basil pesto until fully combined.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil leaves and additional black pepper if desired.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes when mixing the sauce, or serve with a side of garlic bread for a complete meal.
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