This Baked Feta Tomato Pasta dish is simple to make with roasted cherry tomatoes, caramelized shallots and garlic, and a creamy feta that transforms these simple ingredients into a flavorful pasta dish that is restaurant quality.
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Creamy and flavorful, the base of this recipe happens in the oven where the feta is softened and the tomatoes, garlic, and shallots become caramelized. This recipe will transform your boring weeknight meals into a busy weeknight workhorse.
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A TikTok sensation, this recipe is versatile and easy. While you can stick to the basic version, it's easy to add vegetables and chicken for a complete meal. It will become a family favorite and with minimal prep and maximum flavor, this Baked Feta Tomato Pasta proves that comfort food is simple.
This recipe is based off of my Baked Feta Dip. If you are looking for other recipes using feta, then you will love this Arugula Salad With Feta or this Greek Lentil Salad.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Easy recipe - This is a simple recipe that comes together quickly to make a flavorful simple pasta recipe.
- Prepared in 5 minutes - This pasta preps in 5 minutes with only a handful of ingredients.
- Use the base as a delicious dip!
Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this baked feta pasta recipe:
Ingredient Notes
- Feta Cheese - Use a whole milk Greek feta. Use a block of feta not the crumbled variety.
- Tomatoes - look for multi-colored cherry tomatoes. They have the right amount of juice-to-skin ratio for this recipe.
See the recipe card for quantities.
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Additions & Substitutions
Additions
- Olives - Add in some kalamata olives if you love them!
- Roasted Red Peppers - Add in a ½ cup chopped roasted red peppers to change the flavor.
- Herbs - Along with the thyme or as a substitute for the thyme, add in fresh rosemary or sliced basil.
- Spicy - Double the amount of dried red pepper in this recipe, or add 1 teaspoon of chili crisp into the tomatoes.
- Protein - Add chicken for a baked feta pasta with chicken!
Substitutions
- Cheese - If you don't love the taste of feta, swap out the cheese for any cheese that has a creamy texture or even a vegan cheese if it is your preference.
- Spices - Swap out the red pepper flakes for Za'atar or dried Italian herbs.
- Shallots - If you cannot find shallots, use thinly sliced red or yellow onions.
- Gluten-Free - You can use gluten-free pasta in this recipe.
How To Make A Feta Tomato Pasta: Step-By-Step
Here are some quick visual instructions. Remember that full instructions with the exact ingredients are in the printable recipe card:
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400℉. In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, shallots, garlic, and ½ cup of olive oil. Combine.
Step 2: Season the tomatoes with salt, pepper, and the red pepper flakes. Toss to combine.
Step 3: Place the block of feta into the center of a medium baking dish. Pour the tomato mixture around the feta. Scatter the thyme. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Step 4: Bake for 40 minutes or until the tomatoes are bursting and the feta is golden.
Step 5: Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta stirring occasionally until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water when draining the pasta.
Step 6: To a large bowl, add the cooked pasta, the cooked feta tomato mixture, reserved pasta water, and lemon zest (if using). Mix until well combined. Top with basil (if using).
Confidence Tip
Make sure you save your pasta water! It is used as part of the sauce along with the tomato mixture. While the recipe calls for ½ cup of the water, I like saving more so that I make the sauce as thick or thin as I prefer.
Storage And Reheating
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Equipment
- I love and use these Staub baking dishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! High-quality feta can be fried and paired with a drizzle of warm honey or baked in a hot oven until it becomes soft, tender, and delightfully creamy, just like in this appetizer.
The feta found in the U.S. isn't as creamy as feta found in other countries. While the feta found in your grocery store will not completely melt, it will be able to spread onto crackers or crusty bread. I always look for French Sheep's milk feta which is creamier.
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Gwen
Creamy Feta Tomato Pasta
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 1 shallot quartered or sliced
- 3 cloves garlic smashed
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- crushed red pepper flakes
- 8 oz feta block
- 3 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 10 oz pasta can be gluten-free
- 1 lemon optional, zested
- fresh basil optional, leaves only
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉.
- In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, shallots, and garlic.
- Drizzle the ½ cup of olive oil over the tomatoes.
- Season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and toss to combine.
- Place the feta in the center of a medium baking dish.
- Pour the tomato mixture around the feta cheese.
- Scatter the thyme around the tomatoes.
- Drizzle with the tablespoon of olive oil.
- Bake until the tomatoes are bursting and the feta cheese is golden, around 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta stirring occasionally until al dente per the package instructions.
- Reserve a ½ cup of the pasta water and drain the pasta.
- In a large bowl, add the cooked pasta, baked feta and tomato mixture, along with the reserved pasta water. Mix to combine.
- Add the lemon zest, if using, and mix again. Serve topped with the basil.
Gwen Wolken says
You will love this recipe!