Tiktok Feta Pasta

Name: Tiktok Feta Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups Cherry tomatoes; 8 oz Solid block of feta cheese; 3 tbsp Olive oil; 4 cloves Smashed garlic; 2 tbsp Fresh basil; 1 lb Short tubular pasta (e.g., cavatappi)

Baked feta with tomatoes tossed with pasta and basil.

Developed and tested by The Neon Griddle test kitchenPublished August 1, 2026Last reviewed August 10, 2026Corrections

Prep: 15m
Cook: 25m
Serves: 6
Level: Medium

Ingredients

6servings

Cherry tomatoes2 cups
Solid block of feta cheese8 oz
Olive oil3 tbsp
Smashed garlic4 cloves
Fresh basil2 tbsp
Short tubular pasta (e.g., cavatappi)1 lb

Instructions

1
Bake through
Place the cherry tomatoes and the block of feta in a baking dish.
2
Drench heavily
Drench heavily with olive oil and garlic.
3
Roast at
Roast at 400°F until the tomatoes burst, releasing their juices, and the cheese softens.
4
Mash smooth
Mash the hot tomatoes and feta together to form a creamy, emulsified sauce.
5
Toss immediately
Toss immediately with hot, cooked pasta and torn fresh basil.

Nutrition

Per serving · estimated

Calories: 506
Fat: 20g
Carbs: 61g
Protein: 19g

Nutrition is estimated from the listed ingredients using standard reference values (USDA FoodData Central). 4 of 6 matched ingredients use verified FoodData Central entries (dictionary snapshot 2026-09-11). Brand, portion, and preparation differences can change the result. Frying fat is counted at the share typically absorbed, and brines drained before cooking are excluded. These figures are an estimate for general interest, not medical or dietary advice.

Equipment

Half-sheet pan

A rimmed, flat, heavy pan spreads oven heat evenly and will not warp under a hot roast.

Also useful here

Burger smasher / bacon press — Firm, even pressure is what maximises contact with the surface and builds the crust.

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