Baked Feta Pasta
Although I’m not really on TikTok, I have heard about this pasta a lot and wanted to give it a try myself. I have to say that although I usually make pasta with meat sauce and love to serve it with feta cheese, this recipe is much easier. Given how easy this recipe is, I was really impressed with the end result, the flavors are so incredibly delicious. The sauce is salty and tangy and so delicious that it really creates a party in your mouth. Every bite is irresistible, it’s creamy, cheesy, garlicky, and my version has a bit of a kick to it from the red pepper flakes. This recipe is also very versatile, you can add any protein to it, you can make it even creamier by adding a splash of heavy cream, or you can even add more veggies, such as spinach, broccoli or asparagus.
Ingredient Notes
Pasta – Pretty much any pasta shape will work here. I chose mafalda pasta which is this really cute pasta that resembled tiny lasagna sheets, but feel free to use your favorite such as penne, ziti, rigatoni, pasta shells, orrechiette, bow tie pasta, elbow macaroni, etc. Feta cheese – An 8 oz block of feta cheese is what you’ll need. I you don’t have or can’t find a block of feta, you can use crumbled feta, but just make sure to press all the crumbles together in the center of the baking dish. Tomatoes – Cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes is what you’re looking for, and if you’ve never had roasted cherry tomatoes, it’ll become your new favorite thing. Olive Oil – Extra virgin olive oil will add richness to this dish. It may seem like a lot but it’s olive oil, it’s good for you. Seasoning – Red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste. I love adding red pepper flakes to this dish for a little bit of extra kick to the sauce, but if you don’t like or can’t handle any spice, feel free to skip this. Also, be careful with the salt, feta cheese is usually quite salty. Garlic – Lots of fresh smashed garlic for that garlicky flavor. Don’t worry about mincing it, the garlic will roast and will blend it nicely in the sauce. Basil – Use as much fresh basil as you like and I strongly recommend going with fresh basil and not the dry kind. Its flavor will really balance out the sauce.
How To Make Baked Feta Pasta
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Leftovers
Fridge
Transfer any leftover baked feta pasta to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat, use the microwave, or you can use the stovetop as well. Add the leftovers to a skillet over medium heat with a splash of chicken broth or water. Cook, tossing often, until heated through.
Freezer
Let the pasta dish cool completely then transfer it to an airtight container or freezer bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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