Best 6 Easy Feta Tomato Pasta Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Pasta lovers unite! Are you searching for a quick and delightful dish that combines the flavors of tangy feta, ripe tomatoes, and aromatic herbs? Look no further than our curated collection of easy feta tomato pasta recipes. This delectable dish is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With just a few pantry staples and minimal cooking time, you can whip up a delicious and satisfying pasta meal that is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual family dinner or an impromptu gathering with friends. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary adventure that will transport you to the heart of the Mediterranean.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BAKED FETA PASTA



Baked Feta Pasta image

Whether you're an avid TikTok user or just a casual Instagram consumer, you've probably seen the feta and tomato pasta taking the social media world by storm. It has an interesting history. In 2018, Finnish blogger Tiiu Piret (@tiiupiret) shared a recipe for a pasta containing prosecco, baked feta and tomatoes. In 2019, another Finnish blogger, Jenni Häyrinen (@liemessa), shared her simplified version of the dish on her blog and Instagram using the hashtag #uuifetapasta. (Afterward, sales of feta in Finland apparently increased by 300 percent.) American food influencer MacKenzie Smith (@grilledcheesesocial) eventually heard about the dish from a friend with a Finnish boyfriend. In January 2021, she posted a translation of the popular recipe on her blog and Instagram, which led to it going viral in the United States. It's easy to see why the recipe has achieved such fame: Cherry tomatoes and a whole block of feta are baked until soft and melty, then tossed with garlic, basil and cooked noodles for a beautifully cheesy dish. We opted to use a short tube pasta so the sauce can get trapped inside each piece and added a pinch of flaky sea salt on top to perfectly balance the dish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pints (20 ounces) cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 8-ounce block feta cheese, drained (see Cook's Note)
10 ounces mezze rigatoni
1 clove garlic, finely grated
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Flaky sea salt, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Toss the cherry tomatoes and olive oil with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Transfer to a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish, place the feta in the center of the tomatoes and season with a pinch of black pepper. Bake until the tomatoes have burst and the feta has softened, about 30 minutes. Raise the heat to 450 degrees F and continue to cook until the tomatoes and feta are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 13 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then thoroughly drain the pasta.
  • As soon as the tomatoes and feta come out of the oven, stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Use the back of a spoon to smash the tomatoes and feta into a smooth and creamy sauce (it's okay if some of the oil isn't fully integrated). Add the pasta and half the basil and toss until evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, stir in some pasta water a couple tablespoons at a time. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve topped with the remaining basil and a pinch of sea salt.

EASY FETA TOMATO PASTA



Easy Feta Tomato Pasta image

Feta, tomato, and olive oil are tossed with pasta in a super quick meal ready in just 20 minutes. Dinner doesn't get much quicker, healthier, or tastier than this! Boil any short pasta shape, make the quick and easy sauce while the pasta boils... and that's about it!

Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Pasta by Shape Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
16 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and salt to taste. Cook gently, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are soft and have released their juices, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Drain the pasta and immediately add to the pan of tomatoes. Reduce heat to low and toss to coat. Add feta cheese, and basil and stir through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695.6 calories, Carbohydrate 70.4 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 851.7 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

BETTER THAN TRENDY BAKED TOMATO AND FETA PASTA



Better than Trendy Baked Tomato and Feta Pasta image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pints cherry tomatoes
6 to 8 mini bell peppers, halved and seeded (about 2 cups)
One 20-ounce package refrigerated cheese tortellini (6 cups)
2 cups chicken stock
One 8-ounce block feta, sliced into about 8 pieces
4 to 6 fresh basil leaves, torn

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with some cooking spray, then set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes and peppers and toss to coat.
  • Add the tortellini and chicken stock to the baking dish. Place the feta on top of the tortellini. Add the cherry tomatoes and peppers, along with any liquid in the bowl.
  • Bake until the tomatoes and peppers are soft and starting to brown, about 35 minutes.
  • Top with torn basil leaves and serve warm.

BAKED FETA PASTA



Baked Feta Pasta image

There's a reason this recipe went viral on TikTok! Baked Feta Pasta is about to become a new household favorite. It's simple to throw together and incredibly creamy and delicious. -Sarah Tramonte, Taste of Home Associate Culinary Producer

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pints cherry tomatoes
3 garlic cloves, halved
1/3 to 1/2 cup olive oil
1 package (8 ounces) block feta cheese
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 package (16 ounces) rigatoni or other short pasta
Fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a 13x9-in. baking dish, combine tomatoes, garlic and 1/4 cup olive oil. Place the block of feta in the center, moving tomatoes so cheese is sitting on the pan bottom. Drizzle feta with remaining oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until tomatoes skins start to split and the garlic has softened, 30-40 minutes. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. , Stir feta mixture, lightly pressing tomatoes, until combined. Add pasta and toss to combine. Stir in enough reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 507mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

ONE-PAN FETA PASTA WITH CHERRY TOMATOES



One-Pan Feta Pasta With Cherry Tomatoes image

In 2018, the Finnish blogger Jenni Hayrinen posted a recipe for baked feta pasta. The dish became a full-on TikTok sensation, popular to the point that supermarkets were selling out of feta. This version streamlines her recipe. Instead of cooking the pasta separately, it's added to the casserole dish with the baked feta and tomatoes, turning it into a cozy one-pan meal. (Also note that you'll need an electric kettle to boil the water. So maybe it's more like a one-and-a-half-pan meal.) Don't think of this as a pasta dish in an Italian, al-dente sense. It's more like a creamy casserole along the lines of mac and cheese. In any case, it's comforting and supremely easy.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pints cherry tomatoes
5 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
5 thyme sprigs
2 rosemary sprigs
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
8 ounces feta
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more for serving
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
12 ounces short pasta, such as farfalle, campanelle, rotini or cavatappi
3 cups boiling water
1 cup torn basil leaves
Flaky sea salt, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a shallow 2-quart casserole or gratin dish, or an 11-by-7-inch baking dish, combine tomatoes, garlic, thyme, rosemary and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Toss with 1/4 cup of the olive oil to coat. Place the feta in the middle of the dish, and top with the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil. Sprinkle the black pepper and red-pepper flakes over everything. Bake for about 40 minutes, until the garlic has softened and the tomatoes have burst their skins.
  • Add the pasta to the pan in an even layer and sprinkle with remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Pour the boiling water on top. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, carefully submerge pasta. Cover tightly with foil and bake until pasta is al dente, 17 to 19 minutes. Remove from oven and let the pasta stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes to absorb the excess liquid.
  • Stir in basil until everything is well incorporated, and the tomatoes and cheese create a creamy sauce. When serving, top with more black pepper, oil and flaky sea salt.

BAKED FETA PASTA



Baked feta pasta image

Try your hand at this easy vegetarian pasta bake - sweet roasted cherry tomatoes offer a delicious contrast with soft, tangy feta

Provided by Esther Clark

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

500g cherry tomatoes
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
pinch of chilli flakes
3 garlic cloves, lightly bashed
200g block of feta
350g pasta (penne, rigatoni or your favourite shape)
small bunch of basil, leaves picked

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the tomatoes, oil, chilli flakes and garlic together in a medium baking dish. Roast for 15 mins, then nestle the block of feta into the middle of the dish. Season everything well and bake for a further 20-25 mins, or until the feta is turning golden and the tomatoes have softened and turned jammy.
  • Cook the pasta following pack instructions, then drain, reserving a mugful of the cooking water. Remove and discard the garlic cloves from the baked feta, then break up the cheese using a fork. Tip the pasta into the dish along with a splash of the reserved cooking water, and gently toss to combine with the cheese and tomatoes - the pasta should be well-coated in a creamy, cheesy sauce. Add another splash of the cooking water to loosen, if needed. Season well with black pepper, then scatter over the basil to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 69 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 1.27 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use good quality ingredients: Fresh, ripe tomatoes and flavorful feta cheese will make a big difference in the taste of your pasta dish.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package directions, or until it is al dente (slightly firm to the bite).
  • Reserve some pasta water: When you drain the pasta, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water. This can be used to thin out the sauce, if necessary.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice for this recipe.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: Feel free to add other ingredients to your pasta dish, such as cooked chicken, shrimp, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This easy feta tomato pasta recipe is a quick and delicious weeknight meal. It is made with fresh, simple ingredients and can be tailored to your own taste. Serve it with a side salad and some crusty bread for a complete meal.

Related Topics