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Baked Feta and Tomato Pasta (Viral Hack)

Easy Baked Feta and Tomato Pasta: The Juiciest Viral Hack

This Baked Feta and Tomato Pasta is a viral hack that combines creamy feta with juicy tomatoes for a delicious weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Bake
  • 1 block Feta cheese The star ingredient that melts into a creamy, tangy sauce
  • 2 cups Cherry tomatoes Use ripe, juicy tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil Drizzle generously to help caramelize
  • 3 cloves Garlic Smashed for roasting
  • 8 ounces Dry pasta Choose penne or fusilli that holds the sauce well
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Serving & Garnish
  • 1 cup Fresh basil leaves Brighten the dish with fresh herbs
  • to taste Red chili flakes Optional for spice lovers

Equipment

  • Medium baking dish
  • Pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a medium baking dish with foil.
  2. Scatter cherry tomatoes and smashed garlic cloves around a block of feta. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Roast for 30 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta turns golden.
  4. Meanwhile, boil pasta in salted water until just al dente (about 8 minutes), then drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
  5. Once feta and tomatoes are roasted, stir the hot pasta into the baking dish, tossing gently to coat.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil and red chili flakes, then serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Fresh basil can be added after reheating for extra flavor.

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