{"id":"a9d0a068-ca98-42f0-af81-ebc3cdd92802","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/a9d0a068-ca98-42f0-af81-ebc3cdd92802","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a35421563/baked-feta-pasta-tiktok/","title":"Baked Feta Pasta","description":"After trying the viral TikTok trend, we came up with our own version of the baked feta pasta. Spoiler: Adding shallots is a game-changer.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT45M","ingredients":[{"text":"1 shallot, quartered","item":"shallot","quantity":1,"preparation":"quartered"},{"text":"3 garlic cloves, smashed","item":"garlic cloves, smashed","quantity":3},{"text":"2 pt. cherry or grape tomatoes","item":"cherry or grape tomatoes","quantity":2,"unit":"pint"},{"text":"1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil, divided","item":"extra-virgin olive oil","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes","item":"crushed red pepper flakes","unit":"pinch"},{"text":"1 (8-oz.) block feta","item":"(8-oz.) block feta","quantity":1},{"text":"3 thyme sprigs","item":"thyme sprigs","quantity":3},{"text":"12 oz. short tubular pasta (such as macaroni or cavatappi)","item":"short tubular pasta","quantity":12,"unit":"oz","preparation":"such as macaroni or cavatappi"},{"text":"1 lemon, zested (optional)","item":"lemon, zested","quantity":1,"preparation":"optional"},{"text":"Fresh basil leaves, for serving","item":"Fresh basil leaves, for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 400°. In a large ovenproof skillet or medium baking dish, combine shallot, garlic, tomatoes, and all but 1 Tbsp. oil; season with salt and red pepper flakes and toss to combine."},{"number":2,"text":"Place feta into center of tomato mixture; drizzle with reserved 1 Tbsp. oil. Scatter thyme sprigs over tomatoes."},{"number":3,"text":"Bake sauce until tomatoes are bursting and feta is golden on top, 40 to 45 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining."},{"number":5,"text":"To sauce, add cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, and lemon zest (if using) and stir until combined. Top with basil."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:16.586114+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:16.586114+00:00"}