In the last few months we have all baked a banana bread or a cool one at least onceBreakfast Charcuterie Boardarranged. When it comes to the latest food trends, the social platform TiktTok is THE place to find it all. And right now there's a whole new recipe that's trending all over social media and being touted by home cooks all over the world. There's hardly anyone who could resist a delicious pasta dish, right? Quick to prepare, beautifully creamy and heavenly delicious – Baked Feta Pasta is on everyone’s lips and deserves our attention. Do you need some inspiration and want to add some variety to the table? Then you've come to the right place! In this article we have the classic baked for youNoodle recipeas well as many delicious variations that guarantee an unforgettable taste explosion!
Baked Feta Pasta is quite a thingsimple pasta dish, which is very uncomplicated and yet incredibly tasty. A block of feta cheese, a few cherry tomatoes and pasta - that's all you need! It cooks super quickly and you don't actually have to do anything - all the magic happens in the oven. The recipe was first created in 2019 by Finnish food blogger Jenni Häyrinen and was so popular that feta cheese was completely sold out throughout Finland for around 2 weeks and was difficult to find. That sounds promising, right? But is it really good enough to break social media? Try some of the recipes below and see for yourself!
Baked Feta Pasta Recipe: It's that easy!
As already mentioned, this isBaked Feta PastaRecipe pretty simple and you don't have to be an expert to prepare the dish. It's the ultimate dish for those days when you don't feel like cooking and want a quick and delicious dinner!
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 400 grams of feta cheese
- 700 grams of cherry tomatoes
- 350 grams of pasta of your choice
- 40 ml olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic
- Fresh basil, chopped finely
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 220 degrees top and bottom heat or 200 degrees fan and add the olive oil to the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place feta cheese in the middle and distribute the cherry tomatoes in the dish.
- Add the garlic cloves and spices and mix everything well with your hands. Drizzle again with a little olive oil.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the tomatoes and feta brown.
- In the meantime, cook the pasta in salted water and drain.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and mash the feta and cherry tomatoes with a fork and mix well until you get a creamy and tasty sauce.
- Then add the pasta and basil and mix again.
- Divide onto plates and voilà – your baked feta pasta is ready!
Spaghetti Squash Baked Pasta for the perfect low carb dinner
If you're on a low carb diet, then you know that pasta is a no-go. But fortunately there are now many great, low-carb alternatives that allow us to still enjoy our favorite dishes. For the following Low Carb Baked Feta Pasta recipe we simply use spaghetti squash instead of pasta!
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 450 grams of cherry tomatoes
- 250 grams of feta cheese
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 60 ml olive oil
- Fresh basil, chopped finely
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise with a sharp knife.
- Remove the seeds with a tablespoon and rub the inside of each pumpkin half with a little olive oil.
- Now place the cut side down on a baking pan and bake for about 40-45 minutes.
- Remove the squash from the oven and fluff the inside with a fork to create thin “noodles.”
- Spread feta cheese and cherry tomatoes in a baking dish and drizzle with spices and olive oil.
- Mix well and bake for 30 minutes. Then mash with a fork and mix together.
- Add the spaghetti squash and basil, whisk well and enjoy warm!
Vegan Baked Feta Pasta Recipe
Vegan and cheese are two words that are mutually exclusive? Far from it! With a little creativity and the right ingredients, any dish can be prepared vegan. Incredibly delicious and creamy - this Baked Feta Pasta recipe is perfect for a healthy and quick mealvegan dinner!
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 350 Gramm fester Tofu
- 60 grams of raw cashews, soaked in hot water for 1 hour
- 370 grams of cherry tomatoes
- 400 grams of cooked pasta
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 EL Nährhefe
- Fresh basil, chopped finely
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
- Place the tofu, cashews, nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar and a pinch of salt in a blender and puree until you get a smooth sauce.
- Put the cherry tomatoes in the baking dish, season with olive oil and salt and pepper.
- Now put the tofu mixture in the middle and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Stir everything well with a spoon until you get a creamy consistency.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and basil and mix everything again briefly.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Delicious baked feta pasta variants
The best thing about the Baked Feta Pasta recipe is that it is completely adaptable and you can add anything you want. Since the dish only consists of a few ingredients, we recommend that you only use really good quality ones. Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables or anythingChicken meatAdd for an extra protein kick. And anyone who can't get enough of cheese can sprinkle the finished dish with an extra portion of Parmesan - this makes the taste even more intense and the sauce creamier. Or make it gluten free using your preferred stylegluten free pastaor use zucchini zoodles. Not in the mood for pasta? We think the food trend would followPotatoes, rice or couscoustaste just as good! Unleash your creativity and customize itBaked Feta PastaTailor the recipe to your own taste – absolutely anything is allowed!
