Spicy, Lemony Baked Feta Pasta
- SERVES: 4—6
- PREP: 10 minutes
- TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes
Inspired by the viral TikTok pasta dish but with a lusciously cheesy, spicy twist!
Even before Cravings got a TikTok, I had seen the viral baked feta pasta recipe EVERYWHERE. Originated by Finnish blogger Jenni Häyrinen as "uunifetapasta," it is a one-pan wonder, roasting tomatoes with a whole block of feta cheese until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tomatoes can be smashed into a sauce. Even though I'm not normally a huge fan of feta, I had to make my own version—that was spicier! The kick comes from Thai bird chiles. There's lemon zest and juice to complement the tanginess of the feta, and a nice crunch from toasted pine nuts. It's a twist on my spicy, lemony roasted tomato pasta, and you can use any pasta shape you like!
- 2
pounds cherry tomatoes
- 1
(8-oz.) block feta
- ½
cup olive oil, divided
- 1
teaspoon kosher salt
- ½
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1
pound bow tie pasta (or pasta of your choice)
- 4
cloves garlic, crushed
- 1
teaspoon finely minced Thai bird or other fresh hot chiles (seeded, if you like) plus more for garnish
- ½
cup lightly toasted pine nuts
- 2
tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- +
finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon (1 ½ teaspoons zest, 2–3 tablespoons juice)
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