TikTok Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes
The original recipe for this pasta dish, created by Finnish blogger Liemessa, dubbed TikTok pasta, became a viral sensation. This is my take on that dish.
Servings 2
Calories 378kcal
Equipment
- wooden spoon
- Small pot
- Baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 ounces Penne pasta dry pasta (2 cups cooked)
- 2 tablespoons Dry white wine
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
- 2 ounces Feta from a block of feta cheese
- 2 Garlic cloves fresh garlic
- 2 sprigs Basil use fresh basil
- ¼ teaspoon Paprika or Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Black pepper optional
- pinch Red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients. Preheat oven to 400 degrees f.
- In a heat-resistant form, place the cherry tomatoes in a circle with the block of feta in the center.
- Pour in oil, and wine. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic, and fresh basil. Add the optional red pepper flakes if using.
- Bake in the oven at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes.
- Boil penne pasta to al dente according to package directions.
- Remove the sauce from the oven and mash with a fork until smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, and stir to cover all the pasta with the sauce.
- Serve straight from the baking dish, piping hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 627mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 609IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 2mg