Baked Feta Pasta "Tik Tok Viral"
#FetaPasta or #BakedFetaPasta. Some of you may have seen it already, the Tik Tok trend that went viral for its simplicity and deliciousness (at least from a visual standpoint. Last time I saw something like this was Dalogna coffee - which to be honest, I found overwhelming and well, gross.
I'm not one to jump on bandwagons, but this certainly looks like it is worth trying. Why?
I'm a huge fan of feta cheese, I love all the bold Italian flavours that one can incorporate into this recipe - I'm talking, basil, tomato, garlic, olive oil, and of course pasta. The pesto was to add another layer of flavour, and the chilli flakes some heat.
Also, it's easy. For a lot of people with busy schedules, this is all you want from a recipe.
Make this if you are looking for a filling dish or something vegetarian that still packs a flavour punch. I will note that I have seen comments and articles mentioning that tomatoes aren't currently in season, so this will probably taste better between May and October. Still worth trying in the means to see what the hype is about!
Ingredients
1 block feta cheese
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
4-5 fresh garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups cooked pasta
3-4 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
In a baking pan, toss the tomatoes half the salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and half the dried basil.
Place the feta in the centre, and the garlic cloves around the pan. Drizzle the cheese with more olive oil and remaining seasoning, and sprinkle with chilli flakes.
Bake at 400F for 35 minutes.
(Cook your pasta in the meantime if you haven't already).
Remove from heat. Crush the baked feta and garlic cloves, then stir in the fresh basil and pasta.
Serve immediately!
