TikTok Viral Feta Pasta
Equipment
- Large pot
- Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 1-2 pints Cherry Tomatoes grape can also be used
- 3 cloves garlic sliced in half
- ¼-½ cup extra virgin olive oil depending on how many tomatoes used
- 1 block GREEK feta cheese
- Kosher Salt to taste
- Ground Black Pepper to taste
- 12 ounces medium length pasta Rigatoni
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- Rinse tomatoes and put in baking dish.
- Add half of the oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Give the tomatoes a good toss so its all well coated.
- Add the block of feta to the center.
- Drizzle the remaining oil over top and season with kosher salt and a generous amount of fresh black pepper.
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 mins until the tomatoes skin have burst.
- While baking, boil pasta according to package.
- Reserve a small bit of the pasta water if using a non Greek feta cheese.
- Once the tomatoes and feta have cooked, remove from oven, use a fork and smash the tomatoes and feta.
- Use a wooden spoon to stir the mixture together inside the baking dish.
- Add pasta and toss to coat.
- Add additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
The photos show an 8*8 dish which was perfect for one pint of tomatoes.
GREEK Feta cheese has a creamier texture than an American brand Feta cheese. I had to get the cheese
from Whole foods. My block of cheese was also in a brine. It did not alter the taste of the cheese nor
the sauce and it was perfectly creamy.
If GREEK feta cheese is not available in your area, you may use a regular feta and add in a little of the
pasta water and ricotta cheese for additional creaminess. Using a crumbly non smooth feta will change
the texture of this dish.
GREEK Feta cheese has a creamier texture than an American brand Feta cheese. I had to get the cheese
from Whole foods. My block of cheese was also in a brine. It did not alter the taste of the cheese nor
the sauce and it was perfectly creamy.
If GREEK feta cheese is not available in your area, you may use a regular feta and add in a little of the
pasta water and ricotta cheese for additional creaminess. Using a crumbly non smooth feta will change
the texture of this dish.
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