Viral Tomato Smash Pasta Recipe (Baked Feta Pasta)
Looking for an insanely delicious, creamy, and hassle-free dinner? Say hello to Viral Tomato Smash Pasta! This famous baked feta pasta recipe combines juicy cherry tomatoes, whole garlic cloves, rich feta cheese, and extra virgin olive oil, baked until soft and smashed into a luscious creamy sauce. Tossed with penne pasta, it's the ultimate 20-minute weeknight meal!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Effortless & One-Pan: Minimal prep—the oven does all the hard work!
- Rich & Creamy: The combination of roasted tomatoes and melted feta creates a naturally rich sauce without heavy cream.
- Crowd Pleaser: Fast, fresh, and guaranteed to impress everyone at the dinner table.
Ingredients You'll Need:
- Cherry Tomatoes: 400g (2 pints)
- Feta Cheese: 1 block (200g / 7 oz)
- Garlic: 4–5 cloves (peeled)
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO): 1/4 cup
- Penne Pasta: 250g (8 oz)
- Seasonings: 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, salt & black pepper to taste
- Garnish: Fresh basil leaves & freshly grated parmesan cheese
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. PREP & ROAST
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Arrange cherry tomatoes, the block of feta cheese (placed in the center), and peeled garlic cloves in a baking dish. Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
2. SMASH & SAUCE
Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes until the tomatoes are burst and juicy, and the feta is soft and lightly golden. Remove from the oven and use a fork to smash the ingredients together into a luscious, creamy sauce.
3. TOSS PASTA
While the tomatoes are roasting, cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Add the cooked penne pasta directly into the baking dish with the sauce. Toss well until every noodle is fully coated.
4. FINISH & SERVE
Garnish immediately with fresh basil leaves and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Serve hot and enjoy the best viral pasta ever!
0 comments :
Post a Comment