No time to make pasta sauce? No worries! Make this easy TikTok Baked Feta Pasta by baking all the ingredients and then just mixing them with cooked pasta. It is not only delicious but extremely easy to make!
Make Ahead Instructions
To save some time, you can bake the tomatoes and Feta cheese the day before, cover them with plastic wrap, and place them in the fridge.
When ready to enjoy, reheat in the microwave, cook the pasta, and add the fresh basil. Mix everything together!
Variations and Substitutions
- Add canned chopped piquillo peppers and artichoke hearts to the tomatoes before baking.
- You can mix chopped spinach into the tomatoes before baking!
- If you don’t have Feta cheese, you can use goat cheese or even cream cheese, but you may need to add a little extra salt.
- Diced Roma tomatoes or cherry tomatoes work well instead of grape tomatoes.
How to Store Baked Feta Pasta
If you have any leftovers, place them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You may need to add a little liquid to the cold pasta before reheating to lighten up the sauce.
How to Freeze Baked Feta Pasta
Let the pasta come to room temperature before placing it in an airtight container or freezer bag, and freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat, let it thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat in the microwave. Add a splash of water before reheating.
Quick-Prep Baked Feta Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups grape or cherry tomatoes
- 1- 8 oz brick Feta cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup freshly chopped basil
- 12 oz bow tie pasta, cooked and kept warm
Instructions
- Cook the bow tie pasta until al dente according to package instructions.
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Place the grape tomatoes, Feta cheese, Italian seasoning, and olive oil in a 4-quart baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until the tomatoes burst and the cheese is soft and creamy.
- Mix the Feta cheese with the tomatoes and the chopped fresh basil until well combined and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss to combine. Serve hot.
Notes
- Reserve ½ cup of pasta cooking water if you feel the sauce is too thick.
- You can reduce the amount of olive oil for a lower-calorie meal.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Baked Feta Pasta Recipe
1. I Don’t Have Bow Tie Pasta, Can I Use A Different Shape?
Absolutely! You can use any short or long-shaped pasta you have on hand! Cook it according to package instructions and mix it with the baked Feta and tomatoes.
2. What Can I Use Instead Of Italian Seasoning?
If you don’t have Italian seasoning, you can use dried oregano and basil instead.
3. Can I Use Diced Tomatoes Instead Of Grape Tomatoes?
If you don’t have grape tomatoes you can use drained canned diced tomatoes.
