Feta Pasta Recipe
The feta pasta craze began in Finland in 2019 when a food blogger, Jenni Häyrinen, shared her recipe called "Uunifetapasta," which translates to "Oven-baked feta pasta." The dish quickly gained popularity on social media, particularly on TikTok, where home cooks worldwide recreated the recipe.
Equipment
- Baking dish (9x13 inches)
- Large pot for boiling pasta
- Colander
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Serving bowls
Ingredients
- 200g (7 oz) feta cheese
- 500g (18 oz) cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 300g (10.5 oz) pasta (penne, fusilli, or any short pasta)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Surround the feta with the cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle the minced garlic over the tomatoes and feta.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the tomatoes and feta, ensuring everything is well coated. Sprinkle the dried oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper over the top.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tomatoes have burst and the feta is golden brown on top.
- While the feta and tomatoes are baking, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Once the feta and tomatoes are done baking, remove the dish from the oven. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to crush the tomatoes and mix them with the melted feta, creating a creamy sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- Tear some fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the pasta. Serve the feta pasta hot, and enjoy the creamy, tangy flavors.