Baked Feta Pasta

All you need is five simple ingredients for this easy, cheesy recipe for Baked Feta Pasta.

Who would’ve thought a simple block of feta cheese could transform into a pasta recipe that just might break the Internet?

If you’ve been dabbling in The TikTok (what us 87-year-olds call it) lately, you’ve likely come across variations of this now-viral recipe. I couldn’t resist giving it my own spin with the addition of white wine and fresh basil.

The setup on this one is simple, and the resulting flavors could not be more vibrant. Simply toss a few handfuls of cherry tomatoes into a baking dish then drizzle in olive oil and add some freshly cracked black pepper.

Give it all a good mix, spread out the tomatoes and then let the star of the show make its debut: a whole entire block of feta cheese. But we’re not done yet!

A drizzle of white wine really takes this dish to the next level, but if you’re not feeling the boozy addition, simply skip the wine.

After a quick bake in the oven, the cheese is softened and the cherry tomatoes are roasted, and their juices join forces with the wine to make one heck of a flavorful sauce.

Mix it all together, stir in your pasta of choice and get your garnish on with plenty of fresh basil.

This is truly a one-dish dinner winner with endless customizations. Keep it meat-free or toss in grilled chicken or garlicky shrimp. Not a basil enthusiast? Opt for fresh thyme or oregano.

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Baked feta in a baking dish with tomatoes

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2
cups
cherry tomatoes
3
Tablespoons
olive oil, divided
1/2
cup
white wine
1 (8-oz.)
block feta cheese
12
oz.
uncooked pasta of choice
Fresh basil, for serving

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

In a 13×9-inch baking dish, stir together the cherry tomatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

Push the tomatoes to the sides of the dish then place the block of feta cheese in the center. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil on top of the feta.

Drizzle the white wine all around the feta then bake until the cheese has softened and the tomatoes are roasted, about 30 minutes.

While the feta is baking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 10 t0 12 minutes. Drain the pasta and set it aside.

Remove the baking dish from the oven and using a large spoon, mash the feta and stir it together with the tomatoes. Drain the pasta then add it to the baking dish, stirring well to combine.

Garnish the pasta with the basil and serve.

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