Feta tomato pasta recipe, which is a version of the feta pasta recipe tik tok made famous. This is my tweaked version, as some recipes looked less than desirable or appetising. This baked feta pasta recipe is also for two -four people, depending on whether you want it as a lunch or main meal.
I have always loved feta cheese, along with a lot of Greek food! However, the quality of the ingredients is key here. Watery tomatoes and weak feta is not going to give you the same flavour explosion. Choose good quality feta and tomatoes in particular for this feta tomato pasta recipe, or you might be wondering what all the hype is about.
There are different versions of this dish, but this is how I make it. I prefer to bake the garlic and squish it out, to me the flavour gets in better than just adding it ten minutes after cooking. So whilst this tik tok feta pasta recipe is popular, it truly depends on the method, plus the other little hits of flavour ingredients that you give it, as well as quality of ingredients. That said, if you do all three of the previously mentioned, you should have a great winning dinner!
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Feta Tomato Pasta Recipe
- Total Time: 40 Minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Feta tomato pasta recipe, which is a version of the feta pasta recipe tik tok made famous. This is my tweaked version, as some recipes looked less than desirable or appetising. This baked feta pasta recipe is also for two – four people depending on whether you want it for lunch or a main meal.
I have always loved feta cheese, along with a lot of Greek food! However, the quality of the ingredients is key here. Watery tomatoes and weak feta is not going to give you the same flavour explosion. Choose good quality feta and tomatoes in particular for this feta tomato pasta recipe, or you might be wondering what all the hype is about.
There are different versions of this dish, but this is how I make it. I prefer to bake the garlic and squish it out, to me the flavour gets in better than just adding it ten minutes after cooking. So whilst this tik tok feta pasta recipe is popular, it truly depends on the method, plus the other little hits of flavour ingredients that you give it, as well as quality of ingredients. That said, if you do all three of the previously mentioned, you should have a great winning dinner!
Ingredients
- 400g Cherry Tomatoes
- 200g Block of Feta Cheese
- 1–2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 Large Garlic Cloves
- Salt & Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Chilli Flakes
- 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
- Handful of Fresh Basil leaves
- 180g Pasta of your choice (this is approximate and depends on how many you are serving and whether this is for lunch or your main meal.)
- 3 Tbsp Parmesan (Optional)
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees centigrade fan.
In a baking dish place the feta, then around the feta add the garlic cloves with the skin on, then pack the tomatoes round fairly tightly. Drizzle olive oil over, and sprinkle the chilli flakes and Italian seasoning. Finish off with a good grinding of pepper and a little salt.
Place in the oven for 30 Minutes.
About half way through cooking, start to cook your pasta to the packet instructions. However it is important to note that when you drain your pasta you reserve some of the pasta water for the next stage.
When the feta bake is out of the oven, gently lift the garlic cloves, which should slip out of the skins. Squish some of the tomatoes and break up the feta. Then stir in the pasta with a ladle full of the pasta water, and stir. Add the basil leaves on top.
Serve as it is, or with something like focaccia bread to mop up the delicious juices!
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 30 Minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
Why is my feta pasta not creamy?
This could be down to the quality of the feta, and also did you use full fat or reduced fat feta cheese? I tend to use full fat feta cheese for this feta tomato pasta recipe. Also if you need more sauce, then do not forget the tip to add a little of the pasta water. I don’t always add the pasta water, because I find my cherry tomatoes have enough juice in them.
Is the tik tok pasta good?
Well that varies from recipe to recipe. Some quite frankly look like a cat has thrown up, but I like to try and keep some texture and not break up the feta and tomatoes too much for my feta and tomato pasta recipe.
Can you heat feta?
Yes you can, just like my feta and tomato pasta recipe. It is also utterly delicious cold too. I am a huge feta cheese fan!
Is feta cheese healthy?
Yes feta cheese is healthy and feta is also considered to be good for weight loss, as it is lower in fat than many other hard cheese varieties. I like it because it has a good taste and isn’t bland.