By Becky Hardin
Updated Mar 31, 2025
This Baked Feta Pasta is my go-to weeknight dinner—simple, easy, and packed with flavor! Roasted cherry tomatoes, creamy feta, and a few herbs come together effortlessly. Just toss everything in a baking dish and let the oven do the work. With minimal prep, it’s perfect for busy days. No wonder this viral TikTok recipe is a must-try!
TikTok Baked Feta Pasta
This is my take on the viral TikTok Baked Feta Pasta! Creamy, flavorful, and so easy—it’s a family favorite and perfect for Meatless Mondays.
Tips For Beginners
- Add more garlic for extra garlicky flavors. If you’d like a spicy touch, sprinkle in some red pepper flakes over the pasta.
- Instead of feta, you can also use goat or cream cheese.
- It’s best to use a block of feta for this recipe. If using crumbled feta, place it altogether in the center of the baking dish.
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1.2 lbs. cherry or grape tomatoes*
- ▢ ¼ cup olive oil
- ▢ 1 tablespoon dried basil
- ▢ 1 tablespoon dried chives
- ▢ ½ teaspoon oregano
- ▢ ½ teaspoon cracked peppercorns
- ▢ 4 whole cloves of garlic
- ▢ 8.65 ounces block feta cheese**
- ▢ ¾ lb riccioli pasta***
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the tomatoes into the baking dish then drizzle olive oil over them. Next sprinkle all of the spices over the tomatoes and give them a good stir. Stir until they’re well coated with the spices. Make a well in the center to put the block of feta cheese. Place the garlic clove in the dish in between some tomatoes. 1.2 lbs. cherry or grape tomatoes*, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon dried basil, 1 tablespoon dried chives, ½ teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon cracked peppercorns, 8.65 ounces block feta cheese**, 4 whole cloves of garlic
- Put the baking dish in the center of the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the cheese has softened and the tomatoes burst. While that’s in the oven, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Note : You can save some of the boiling water to mix into the pasta for a creamier sauce, if desired. ¾ lb riccioli pasta***
- Once the tomatoes and cheese are ready, carefully remove from the oven. Use a wide spoon to crush the garlic and tomatoes, then mix into the cheese. Continue to mix until everything is well combined. At this time you can taste the sauce and add salt if desired. Taste before adding.
- Mix the cooked and drained pasta into the cheese mixture. Toss until everything is well combined. At this time if you’ve saved some of the boiling water you can also mix it into the dish and mix until everything is combined.
- Serve with some chopped fresh basil if desired. Enjoy!
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to make Baked Feta Pasta
Bake cheese, tomatoes, and garlic : Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the 1.2 lbs. of cherry tomatoes into the baking dish. Now drizzle the ¼ cup of olive oil over them.
Sprinkle the spices: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon dried basil, 1 tablespoon dried chives, ½ teaspoon oregano and ½ teaspoon cracked peppercorns over the tomatoes and give them a good stir. Stir until they’re well coated with spices.
Now make a well in the center to put the block of feta cheese. Place 4 whole garlic cloves in between some tomatoes.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cheese has softened and the tomatoes burst.
Cook the pasta : While the cheese and tomatoes are in the oven, cook the ¾ lb pasta per package instructions. Save some pasta water to adjust the consistency.
Combine baked cheese and pasta : Once the tomatoes and cheese are ready, carefully remove the dish from the oven. Use a wide spoon to crush the garlic and tomatoes, then mix into the cheese. Continue to mix until everything is well combined.
At this time you can taste the sauce and and add salt if needed. Taste before adding.
Mix the cooked and drained pasta into this cheese mixture. Toss until everything is well combined. Mix the pasta water in if needed and mix until everything is well combined.
Serve with some chopped fresh basil if desired. Enjoy!
How to Store
This pasta is best when served fresh, but leftovers will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until warm.
While reheating, you may want to add in a little oil or water to loosen it up.
Serving Suggestions
This baked pasta is delicious on its own but pairs well with sides! Try it with roasted broccoli , garlic asparagus, or a spinach salad . Add crusty bread, dinner rolls, or poached chicken for a complete meal!
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Baked Feta Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- 1.2 lbs. cherry or grape tomatoes*
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried chives
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon cracked peppercorns
- 4 whole cloves of garlic
- 8.65 ounces block feta cheese**
- ¾ lb riccioli pasta***
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the tomatoes into the baking dish then drizzle olive oil over them. Next sprinkle all of the spices over the tomatoes and give them a good stir. Stir until they’re well coated with the spices. Make a well in the center to put the block of feta cheese. Place the garlic clove in the dish in between some tomatoes. 1.2 lbs. cherry or grape tomatoes*, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon dried basil, 1 tablespoon dried chives, ½ teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon cracked peppercorns, 8.65 ounces block feta cheese**, 4 whole cloves of garlic
- Put the baking dish in the center of the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the cheese has softened and the tomatoes burst. While that’s in the oven, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Note : You can save some of the boiling water to mix into the pasta for a creamier sauce, if desired. ¾ lb riccioli pasta***
- Once the tomatoes and cheese are ready, carefully remove from the oven. Use a wide spoon to crush the garlic and tomatoes, then mix into the cheese. Continue to mix until everything is well combined. At this time you can taste the sauce and add salt if desired. Taste before adding.
- Mix the cooked and drained pasta into the cheese mixture. Toss until everything is well combined. At this time if you’ve saved some of the boiling water you can also mix it into the dish and mix until everything is combined.
- Serve with some chopped fresh basil if desired. Enjoy!
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Notes
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
