BAKED FETA PASTA
Whether you're an avid TikTok user or just a casual Instagram consumer, you've probably seen the feta and tomato pasta taking the social media world by storm. It has an interesting history. In 2018, Finnish blogger Tiiu Piret (@tiiupiret) shared a recipe for a pasta containing prosecco, baked feta and tomatoes. In 2019, another Finnish blogger, Jenni Häyrinen (@liemessa), shared her simplified version of the dish on her blog and Instagram using the hashtag #uuifetapasta. (Afterward, sales of feta in Finland apparently increased by 300 percent.) American food influencer MacKenzie Smith (@grilledcheesesocial) eventually heard about the dish from a friend with a Finnish boyfriend. In January 2021, she posted a translation of the popular recipe on her blog and Instagram, which led to it going viral in the United States. It's easy to see why the recipe has achieved such fame: Cherry tomatoes and a whole block of feta are baked until soft and melty, then tossed with garlic, basil and cooked noodles for a beautifully cheesy dish. We opted to use a short tube pasta so the sauce can get trapped inside each piece and added a pinch of flaky sea salt on top to perfectly balance the dish.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Toss the cherry tomatoes and olive oil with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Transfer to a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish, place the feta in the center of the tomatoes and season with a pinch of black pepper. Bake until the tomatoes have burst and the feta has softened, about 30 minutes. Raise the heat to 450 degrees F and continue to cook until the tomatoes and feta are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 13 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then thoroughly drain the pasta.
- As soon as the tomatoes and feta come out of the oven, stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Use the back of a spoon to smash the tomatoes and feta into a smooth and creamy sauce (it's okay if some of the oil isn't fully integrated). Add the pasta and half the basil and toss until evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, stir in some pasta water a couple tablespoons at a time. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve topped with the remaining basil and a pinch of sea salt.
ONE-PAN FETA PASTA WITH CHERRY TOMATOES
In 2018, the Finnish blogger Jenni Hayrinen posted a recipe for baked feta pasta. The dish became a full-on TikTok sensation, popular to the point that supermarkets were selling out of feta. This version streamlines her recipe. Instead of cooking the pasta separately, it's added to the casserole dish with the baked feta and tomatoes, turning it into a cozy one-pan meal. (Also note that you'll need an electric kettle to boil the water. So maybe it's more like a one-and-a-half-pan meal.) Don't think of this as a pasta dish in an Italian, al-dente sense. It's more like a creamy casserole along the lines of mac and cheese. In any case, it's comforting and supremely easy.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a shallow 2-quart casserole or gratin dish, or an 11-by-7-inch baking dish, combine tomatoes, garlic, thyme, rosemary and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Toss with 1/4 cup of the olive oil to coat. Place the feta in the middle of the dish, and top with the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil. Sprinkle the black pepper and red-pepper flakes over everything. Bake for about 40 minutes, until the garlic has softened and the tomatoes have burst their skins.
- Add the pasta to the pan in an even layer and sprinkle with remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Pour the boiling water on top. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, carefully submerge pasta. Cover tightly with foil and bake until pasta is al dente, 17 to 19 minutes. Remove from oven and let the pasta stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes to absorb the excess liquid.
- Stir in basil until everything is well incorporated, and the tomatoes and cheese create a creamy sauce. When serving, top with more black pepper, oil and flaky sea salt.
FETTUCCINE WITH CREAMY RED PEPPER-FETA SAUCE
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories main-dish
Time 37m
Yield 6 (1 cup) servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic until soft, about 10 minutes. Add roasted peppers and saute until heated through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Place mixture in the bowl of a food processor with stock and all but 2 tablespoons of the feta. Process until combined and smooth, about 30 seconds. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Toss pasta with sauce, adding pasta water by the tablespoon, if needed. Sauce should cling nicely to pasta. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Divide among pasta bowls. Sprinkle with parsley and remaining feta cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 4.5 grams, Sodium 1050 milligrams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 18 grams
BAKED FETA PASTA
An easy to make pasta with baked feta inspired by current TikTok trends.
Provided by My Hot Southern Mess
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Combine cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, black pepper, Italian seasoning, basil, and sea salt in a 13x9-inch baking dish.
- Make room in the middle of the pan and add block of feta cheese. Flip in oil, making sure cheese remains intact and becomes well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the cherry tomatoes begin to blister and split, 40 to 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water.
- Remove feta-tomato mixture from the oven. Mash garlic, tomatoes, onions, and peppers with a heavy spoon and mix with the feta cheese, creating a sauce. Stir in spinach and cooked pasta. The spinach will get cooked from the heat of the pasta sauce and pasta. Add pasta water, a little at a time if needed, to reach desired consistency. Mix well and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 33.7 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 513.1 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
FETA PASTA SAUCE
Check out this Greek twist on an Italian favorite, Feta Pasta Sauce. Feta Pasta Sauce is the perfect way to add a bit of cheesy goodness to any pasta dish.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 5m
Yield Makes 6 servings, 1/2 cup each.
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Heat pasta sauce as directed on label.
- Remove from heat. Stir in feta cheese.
- Serve over hot cooked pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 620 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g
More about "feta pasta sauce recipes"
EASY PASTA IN FETA SAUCE - FOOD WINE AND LOVE
From foodwineandlove.com
Cuisine MediterraneanTotal Time 50 minsCategory DinnerCalories 194 per serving
- Preheat the oven to 400 and lightly spray a baking dish ( 2 1/2 to 3 quart works best) if desired for nonstick.
- Place the tomatoes in a large bowl and toss them with the olive oil and desired salt and pepper. Then transfer the tomatoes to the baking dish.
- Evenly spread the tomatoes out in the baking dish and then place the block of cheese in the center of the dish. Bake this uncovered for 35-40 mins or until the tomatoes skin have burst.
- Meanwhile, cook the paste until al dente. Bringing a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta for about 10-13 minutes or according to the package instructions for cooking to al dente. Reserve a half cup to a cup of the pasta water to use if needed later to thin out the sauce or compensate for using a less firm feta.
MEDITERRANEAN PASTA IN A CREAMY FETA SAUCE - EMILY BITES
From emilybites.com
Reviews 14Category Main CourseCuisine American, MediterraneanTotal Time 30 mins
10 BEST FETA CHEESE SAUCE PASTA RECIPES | YUMMLY
From yummly.com
BAKED FETA PASTA {WITH CHERRY TOMATOES} - FEELGOODFOODIE
From feelgoodfoodie.net
8 SATISFYING GROUND BEEF PASTA RECIPES | COOKIES AND CUPS
From cookiesandcups.com
20+ MEDITERRANEAN DIET SKILLET DINNER RECIPES FOR SPRING
From eatingwell.com
BAKED TOMATO FETA PASTA WITH A KICK RECIPE | BON APPéTIT
From bonappetit.com
BAKED FETA PASTA RECIPE - GIMME SOME OVEN
From gimmesomeoven.com
TIKTOK FETA PASTA (EASY RECIPE) - INSANELY GOOD
From insanelygoodrecipes.com
CREAMY SPINACH AND FETA SAUCE PASTA IN 15 MINUTES! RECIPE BY …
From cookpad.com
CHICKEN FETA PASTA {5 INGREDIENTS!} - WELLPLATED.COM
From wellplated.com
ROASTED VEGETABLE FETA PASTA - SPEND WITH PENNIES
From spendwithpennies.com
TIKTOK’S VIRAL BAKED FETA PASTA IS WORTH THE HYPE
From washingtonpost.com
FETA PASTA RECIPES PACKED WITH FLAVOR
FETA PASTA (THE VIRAL TIKTOK RECIPE!) - BUNS IN MY OVEN
From bunsinmyoven.com
BAKED FETA PASTA TIK TOK - HOW TO MAKE BAKED FETA PASTA - DELISH
From delish.com
BEST CREAMY FETA-LEMON PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS RECIPE
From delish.com
TIKTOK'S FAMOUS BAKED FETA PASTA - 40 APRONS
From 40aprons.com
SLOW COOKER BOLOGNESE SAUCE - THE MAGICAL SLOW COOKER
From themagicalslowcooker.com
TOMATO PASTA RECIPE WITH STEP BY STEP PHOTOS - PASTA IN RED SAUCE
From foodviva.com
AMAZING BAKED FETA PASTA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE - THAT SWEET TEA LIFE
From thatsweettealife.com
BAKED FETA AND TOMATO PASTA - THE GREEK FOODIE
From thegreekfoodie.com
You'll also love