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tiktok tomato feta pasta recipe

TikTok Tomato Feta Pasta Recipe

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The TikTok tomato feta pasta recipe is a simple yet elegant dish that combines fresh cherry tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, and aromatic garlic to create a sauce that clings beautifully to pasta. This viral recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal ingredients and straightforward technique.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds cherry tomatoes
  • 8 ounces feta cheese, preferably from a block
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound pasta, such as penne, rigatoni, or medium tubular pasta
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water, as needed

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat.
  2. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, usually 8 to 12 minutes depending on pasta type.
  3. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta completely.
  4. Set the cooked pasta aside in a colander but do not rinse it.
  5. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit while the pasta cooks.
  6. Halve all cherry tomatoes and place them cut-side up in a large baking dish or rimmed sheet pan.
  7. Drizzle the tomatoes with 4 tablespoons olive oil.
  8. Sprinkle the tomatoes with minced garlic.
  9. Season generously with sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  10. Roast the tomatoes for 20 to 25 minutes until they burst and release their juices.
  11. Remove the roasted tomatoes from the oven.
  12. Immediately add the block of feta cheese to the center of the pan.
  13. Return the pan to the oven for 3 to 4 minutes, just until the feta begins to soften.
  14. Transfer the cooked pasta to the baking dish with the tomatoes and feta.
  15. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  16. Gently toss everything together, breaking the feta into smaller pieces as you combine.
  17. Add reserved pasta water 1/4 cup at a time until the sauce becomes silky and coats the pasta.
  18. Taste and adjust with additional salt and pepper as needed.
  19. Stir in fresh basil leaves just before serving.
  20. Serve immediately while warm and creamy.

Notes

Use ripe cherry tomatoes and block feta for the best texture and flavor. Do not skip the reserved pasta water because the starch helps create the silky sauce. Add fresh basil only at the end so it stays bright and aromatic.

  • Author: Mark
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 62g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Find it online: https://www.weightlosshealthyrecipes.com/tiktok-tomato-feta-pasta-recipe/