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    Baked Feta Pasta

    Published: Jan 30, 2021 by Ayeh Manfre 68 Comments

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    This Baked Feta Pasta recipe is simple to make and creates the perfect sauce combination that provides a sweet, salty creamy pasta.

    This Baked Feta Pasta is so delicious and easily made in less than 30 minutes using minimal ingredients which is a win-win for us all!

    Two of my favourite things, Feta Cheese & Pasta, so imagine them combined together, one word..... AMAZING!

    I've also made a similar version using mushrooms, spinach, and other goodies. Be sure to check out my Baked Feta Pasta with Mushrooms.

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    • Ingredients to make Baked Feta Pasta
    • Important Tips
    • More Pasta Recipes
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    Some background about this dish, the recipe called #uunifetapasta went viral in Finland when shared by Liemessa and Tiiu.

    It was so popular that supermarkets sold out of Feta cheese in Finland!

    I first saw this when the lovely Feel Good Foodie shared a video making this dish and it got my attention! I had all of the ingredients in my kitchen and made it that same day with a few of my little tweaks. Let me tell you, it’s definitely worth all the hype!

    As a result, my TikTok feta pasta video went viral!

    Ingredients to make Baked Feta Pasta

    • Feta Cheese is the star of this dish! I prefer to use Persian feta as I find it more creamy and less salty than Greek feta, but you can use your preferred feta.
    • Cherry tomatoes are the foundation of the sauce so make sure to use the best quality and to ensure they are ripe. 
    • Garlic, I love using purple garlic as I find them juicier and milder in flavour 
    • Pasta, I’ve used Orechiette in my recipe which actually translates to “little ears” in Italian. I love their shape as they hold in the sauce and ingredients like little buckets  
    • Extra virgin olive oil is my favourite oil to use, especially in this recipe. It plays a huge part in the sauce and pairs well with all the flavours
    • Oregano, I have used dried oregano in my recipe as I find it pairs so well with feta cheese especially when combined with tomatoes and olive oil. You can also use thyme either fresh or dried.
    • Basil, I love adding fresh basil leaves at the end and I prefer keeping the leaves whole.

    Important Tips

    1. Ensure to place the block of feta whole in the middle of the oven tray. If it’s broken up, it will burn too quickly and won’t bring out the same creamy sauce
    2. It’s best to leave tomatoes whole as they will shrink and blister in the oven once cooked. If they are cut they will overcook and become too mushy.
    3. Garlic cloves are best to be left whole in their skins. Once roasted, they bring out the most beautiful subtle flavour and creaminess. If they are peeled or cut, they can burn in the oven and won’t be creamy
    4. Stick to using a short pasta shape, ideally with grooves as it would work the best holding in the sauce and ingredients. I've used orecchiette but you can also use fusilli, penne, or even conchiglie which are  small shells 
    5. Mix in the pasta fairly quickly as soon as the dish is out of the oven while the feta is still warm. This will ensure the creaminess will then come together with the pasta, as once the cheese cools down, the cheese will start to harden.
    6. If the sauce has thickened up too much or isn’t as creamy, not to stress, a good splash of pasta water will save the day and bring the sauciness back 

    More Pasta Recipes

    • Lemon Garlic Pasta (Pasta Al Limone)
    • Pappardelle Pasta with Mushrooms
    • Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
    • Superfood Pesto Pasta
    • Pumpkin Feta Pasta
    • Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca

    I love seeing your creations and remakes, so be sure to rate the recipe, comment and share your Baked Feta Pasta photo on Instagram so I can share the love!

    Recipe

    Baked Feta Pasta
    4.57 from 39 votes

    Baked Feta Pasta

    This Baked Feta Pasta recipe is simple to make and creates the perfect sauce combination that provides a sweet, salty creamy pasta.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Keyword: baked, Pasta, quick
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 642kcal
    Author: Ayeh
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    Ingredients

    • 500 g  ripe cherry tomatoes
    • 8 garlic cloves
    • 180 g block of feta cheese
    • 400 g short pasta (I've used orecchiette)
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (with some extra)
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • Big handful of fresh basil leaves
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F
    • Add cherry tomatoes and garlic cloves whole in their skins to an oven dish
    • Season with salt and pepper along with oregano and pour over the olive oil. Give it a little massage with your hands so all the ingredients are nicely coated
    • Place the block of feta cheese in the middle of the dish and place all the tomatoes around it. Add a sprinkle more of oregano and a drizzle of olive oil to the feta before placing into the oven.
    • Bake for 25 - 30 minutes until the tomatoes have blistered and feta cheese has softened
    • When tomatoes have 10 minutes left on the cooking time, start to cook the pasta in heavily salted water. As always, don’t forget to save some pasta water on the side.
    • Remove oven dish and gently peel garlic cloves (be careful it may be hot) from their skin and using a fork, mash the garlic cloves in the same oven tray.
    • Give it all a mix together breaking up the feta cheese. It will become a nice and creamy sauce-like consistency
    • Add the cooked pasta straight from the pot into the dish along with the basil leaves. I like to leave mine whole but you can also break them up with your fingers.
    • Mix together, and if needed, add a splash of the pasta water to help it come together. Dig in and enjoy your creamy, salty & sweet pasta!

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 642kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 523mg | Potassium: 554mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 810IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 3mg

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    1. Jordan

      February 27, 2021 at 4:32 pm

      5 stars
      First time making this dish, this recipe was super easy to follow and has amazing results. I will definitely be using this recipe again.

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        March 01, 2021 at 7:47 pm

        Yay love hearing that! So glad you like it xx

        Reply
        • Laura

          April 04, 2021 at 5:28 pm

          10/10 made this for my parents... dad will eat anything, mum is the fussy one but even she liked it! Third time making it and have probably told about 20 people they HAVE to make it!!! So yummy! Thanks for bringing it to all of our attention!

          Reply
          • Ayeh

            April 07, 2021 at 5:37 pm

            Aw I love hearing such beautiful feedback! Thank you for spreading the love xxx

            Reply
            • Desiree Evans

              December 10, 2021 at 2:34 pm

              What other cheese would work if you don’t like feta?

            • Ayeh

              December 20, 2021 at 9:46 pm

              Goats cheese is great too!

            • Necole Ducati

              December 25, 2021 at 7:52 am

              Making it for myself and healthcare coworkers while we work Christmas Eve in our ICU/PCU - new recipe for us all

            • Ayeh

              January 05, 2022 at 10:31 am

              Aw lovely to hear darling, hope you all loved it xx

      • Akshita

        March 31, 2021 at 3:28 pm

        5 stars
        Tried this and it turned out to be amazing, everyone loved it ! It’s a hit in my family now :))

        Reply
        • Ayeh

          April 07, 2021 at 5:28 pm

          Yay! if the family approves its a double bonus xx

          Reply
      • Shweta jain

        April 09, 2021 at 6:03 pm

        The most amazing pasta recipe...EVER!! cant wait to try the mushroom feta pasta.

        Reply
        • Ayeh

          April 15, 2021 at 5:48 pm

          The mushroom is a must try too! xx

          Reply
        • Shirin

          May 02, 2021 at 2:23 am

          5 stars
          Thank you Ayeh for all your recipes

          Reply
          • Ayeh

            May 06, 2021 at 12:23 pm

            You're most welcome shirin!

            Reply
    2. Patrick Tissington

      March 04, 2021 at 8:50 am

      5 stars
      Having it tomorrow for the third time. Absolutely superb - dead easy and everyone loves it.

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        March 11, 2021 at 11:49 am

        yay so happy to hear Patrick x

        Reply
    3. Ashley

      March 04, 2021 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is AMAZING!! My kids and I devoured it! I used tri-colored cherry tomatoes, definitely adding it to my monthly dinner rotation. Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        March 11, 2021 at 11:51 am

        Awww love that, its an added bonus when the kids enjoy a recipe too! xx

        Reply
    4. Haruna

      March 06, 2021 at 2:53 pm

      Awesome, thanks for the recipe! My family loved it

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        March 11, 2021 at 11:57 am

        So happy you and your family loved this recipe xxx

        Reply
    5. Diana

      March 08, 2021 at 9:28 am

      5 stars
      This is a brilliant recipe!!! I love it.

      I wonder what would you recommend as a protein to add? I was thinking Salami or Chorizo, but would like some guidance.

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        March 11, 2021 at 12:00 pm

        So happy you like it Diana 🙂 Yes they would work, I also think chicken would suit it well too. I'd recommend to cook it separately and then add it in xx

        Reply
      • Alisandra

        March 13, 2022 at 9:39 am

        5 stars
        I've made this with Italian sausage and ground turkey and they were both a win! I cooked separate, blotted excess oil then added at the same time as the basil.

        Reply
        • Ayeh

          March 13, 2022 at 11:59 am

          So glad you've been trying variations lovely! The base is so versatile and goes with everything 🙂

          Reply
    6. Raksha

      March 08, 2021 at 10:46 am

      5 stars
      OMG!!! This is the easiest and tastiest pasta recipe ever!!! All our friends loved it!!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        March 11, 2021 at 12:01 pm

        Its such a simple tasty recipe isnt it 🙂

        Reply
    7. sharon doi

      March 10, 2021 at 5:06 pm

      My family doesn't eat Feta. Is there another less pungent cheese to substitute? TIA!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        March 11, 2021 at 12:06 pm

        Hi lovely, i absolutely love it with goats cheese as its much lighter and a milder flavour xx

        Reply
    8. Tanya

      March 18, 2021 at 9:44 pm

      Hi, what other kind of cheese I can use for this pasta , I am not a fan of feta cheese

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        March 20, 2021 at 10:41 pm

        Goats cheese works great too, I have a recipe showing this 🙂

        Reply
    9. Wendy

      March 28, 2021 at 6:38 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is amazing!!!! Thank you soooo so much Ayah for all of your amazing recipes! I’m so glad I found you on Ig!!!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        April 07, 2021 at 5:17 pm

        Aw me too Wendy, sp glad you're here xxxx

        Reply
    10. Scarlet

      March 29, 2021 at 3:48 pm

      5 stars
      One of the most delicious dishes I have ever had! Plus it is so easy to cook - I’ve already added it to my favorite recipes 🙂
      Thank you so much for sharing! Definitely going to try more of your recipes!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        April 07, 2021 at 5:20 pm

        So happy to hear Scarlet, its a hit in my household too xxx

        Reply
    11. Nicole

      April 06, 2021 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      Such a simple easy recipe to make and easy to do with kids. Best of all it tastes delicious. Definitely worth reading Ayeh's tips before starting.

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        April 07, 2021 at 5:44 pm

        Thanks lovely, so happy to hear! xxxx

        Reply
    12. Natalie

      April 10, 2021 at 4:15 am

      5 stars
      Super easy, and incredibly yummy!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        April 15, 2021 at 5:47 pm

        So yummy 🙂

        Reply
    13. Jenny

      April 17, 2021 at 5:58 pm

      This was amazingly delicious and so easy to make! Whole family loved it. Will be a regular for dinner. Didn't have basil, but added spinach. Such a great recipe, would be easy to customize and use whatever you have on hand. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        April 27, 2021 at 5:00 pm

        Spinach is a great addition too! so happy you all enjoyed this recipe xx

        Reply
    14. Nathaniel

      April 23, 2021 at 10:06 pm

      5 stars
      I've made this three times so far, it's amazing! Great for a quick and easy meal after work and the leftovers are great for lunch the next day.

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        April 27, 2021 at 5:27 pm

        Aw love that its been a regular in your house too! xx

        Reply
    15. Jared

      April 30, 2021 at 9:10 am

      I made a variation of this with gluten-free pasta and spinach and black olives and it was so incredibly good! Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        May 06, 2021 at 12:22 pm

        You're most welcome! Oh yummy! So many variations you can make xx

        Reply
    16. Wadad

      May 04, 2021 at 7:24 pm

      5 stars
      This is DELICIOUS!
      You must try it. My husband loved it!
      So easy, so creamy, so yummy.
      Highly recommend!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        May 06, 2021 at 12:27 pm

        Yay if the hubby approves thats a bonus x

        Reply
    17. Marjorie

      May 15, 2021 at 9:33 am

      3 stars
      I love it when people come together and share views. Great
      website, keep it up!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        May 26, 2021 at 3:09 pm

        Thank you so much xxx

        Reply
    18. April

      July 01, 2021 at 11:11 pm

      5 stars
      This was so delicious and easy to make. It’s a regular dish we make in our household now. Highly recommend

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        July 02, 2021 at 3:07 pm

        love hearing that dear 🙂

        Reply
    19. Steph

      July 22, 2021 at 4:18 pm

      5 stars
      First time making this dish and wow so simple and SO much flavour! Absolutely love it and can’t wait to make it again.

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        July 22, 2021 at 7:06 pm

        So glad you loved it dear! Make sure to try my other variations of the Baked Feta Pasta next xxxx

        Reply
    20. SancochoMom

      August 22, 2021 at 3:39 am

      5 stars
      Made this dish last night and I shared the recipe the next morning to 3 close foodie friends and family. Keeper in my house!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        August 24, 2021 at 11:41 am

        Awww love that! xx

        Reply
    21. Charlotte

      August 26, 2021 at 4:30 am

      Absolutely love this recipe - would you recommend reheating this? I have lots left over!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        August 30, 2021 at 12:26 pm

        Hi lovely, yes you can for sure! Id recommend heating it with a splash of water in a pan or pot with the lid on so it becomes creamy again and wont dry out x

        Reply
    22. Thia

      September 13, 2021 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      This was one of my first recipes I ever did from Ayeh and every weekend I try a new one! She does not disappoint!! So wonderful!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        September 14, 2021 at 9:48 am

        Aww so happy to hear lovely! Its one of my favs too!

        Reply
    23. Simran

      September 24, 2021 at 9:12 am

      My favourite meal
      I love this recipe and I always make extra for the next day! I even add some sundried tomatoes which pair really well with this pasta!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        October 01, 2021 at 8:46 pm

        Hehe yay love that

        Reply
    24. Christine

      September 26, 2021 at 3:47 pm

      5 stars
      Had to try this one out. It's super easy to make and delicious! I didn't have any fresh basil so we used rocket instead. Would recommend for a simple and tasty pasta dish! Love all the short videos and recipes to follow. Thanks Ayeh!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        October 01, 2021 at 8:45 pm

        Oh yum rocket would have been great too! So happy you loved it xxx

        Reply
    25. Natasha

      October 03, 2021 at 9:03 pm

      5 stars
      Another simple, but flavourful pasta dish you’ll never get tired of eating!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        October 04, 2021 at 7:12 pm

        Hehe yes so true! So happy you loved it xxx

        Reply
    26. Sarah

      October 11, 2021 at 8:02 pm

      5 stars
      I actually really love eating this as a cold pasta, so great for taking to work!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        October 14, 2021 at 11:09 am

        Me too!Left pver for work lunch is the best xxx

        Reply
    27. Linda

      January 08, 2022 at 7:46 am

      Snow day today so I made this feta dish for the first time and my husband and I love it! Brought some over to my neighbors and they loved it also. Nothing better for me than an easy recipe that tastes so great! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        January 10, 2022 at 9:44 pm

        Aw so happy to hear this lovely, perfect for a cosy snow day 🙂

        Reply

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