Tiktok Pasta Recipe With Feta

We all remember when TikTok recipes were all the rage years ago, with more being added today. If you haven’t seen them, perhaps your family and friends have been experimenting with some to create magic inside the kitchen. In this article, we share this Tiktok Pasta Recipe which is made primarily with some cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, cooked pasta, and a block of feta cheese which you can substitute with mozzarella. 

Tips for Making Your TikTok Pasta

We understand that not everyone will be a fan of feta cheese, so you can always use an alternative. This great recipe can be made using goat cheese, mozzarella cheese, burrata cheese, ricotta cheese, and even garlic and herb Boursin cheese. Below are other tips to ensure that your new experiment results in delicious pasta.

• Avoid buying feta that’s packaged with brine since this can taste highly tangy. 
• You can add some grilled chicken to add more flavor and protein to your pasta.
• All of the cheeses you can use for this recipe can be found in your local grocery store where they can be found in their own separate cases or within the deli area.  
• While it may sound strange, you can add a little bit of sugar to this dish since it can be quite tart. Roasting the tomatoes can bring out their natural sweetness but the added feta cheese can make it more acidic so some sugar will bring more balance. 
• Try to play around with your seasonings and different kinds of pasta—this is a very simple recipe, so you can tweak it however you like. 
• Adding fresh basil to this dish can really bring it together so try to get your hands on fresh ones rather than dried basil. 
• You don’t have to use the whole box of pasta like in the original recipe; some people feel that using all the pasta can make the dish dry rather than saucy. If you really want to use up all the pasta, you may want to roast more tomatoes for this recipe to ensure you get enough sauce for your pasta. 
• Some home cooks have also added a drizzle of balsamic vinegar to add another layer of dimension to their meals.

Making Your TikTok Pasta

Before you start cooking your TikTok pasta dish for dinner, it’s essential to get to know the full ingredients list below.  

Ingredients 

• 2 pints of cherry tomatoes
• 2 cloves of fresh garlic, minced 
• 2 Tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tsp. of granulated sugar
• 2 Tsp. of Italian seasoning
• ½ Tsp. of kosher salt
• ½ Tsp. of black pepper
• 8 ounce block of feta cheese
• 10 fresh basil leaves, torn
• ¼ Tsp. of red pepper flakes (optional)
• ¾ pound box of Rotini pasta that’s been cooked per directions on the box

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. 
2. Inside a large baking dish, place your tomatoes, garlic, a bit of olive oil, salt, pepper, sugar, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. You can also add some fresh mozzarella before you start stirring to combine. 
3. Make space for your block of feta to be placed in the middle of your dish then pour the rest of your olive oil over the cheese. 
4. Bake this combination of ingredients uncovered for 20 minutes. While it cooks, start making your pasta inside a big pot with salted water. When finished, drain your pasta and keep about a cup of pasta water.  
5. After 20 minutes, turn on your oven’s broiler and set it on high. Broil your sauce for 5 minutes or until the tomatoes slightly char and the cheese turns golden brown before removing it. 
6. Using a fork, mash your tomatoes and feta until it starts forming a chunky sauce; you can leave it chunkier or mash it up as much as you like. 
7. Tear up your fresh basil and add it to the mix before adding your cooked pasta then coat it with the sauce. Stir everything together until both the feta and tomatoes create a creamy sauce. 
8. Serve your pasta immediately and pair it with some homemade garlic knots. 

Why Make this Recipe?

Since this viral recipe has made its way through our social media feeds, it has taken on a wide range of variations, with some using fresh mozzarella, fresh thyme, and fresh oregano. All of these will go well with your al dente pasta and fresh herbs. Some people have also made versions that don’t use too much pasta to savor more of the tasty sauce. 

Some people also appreciate the simple kind of cooking that this recipe comes with; it takes very little time and effort to make this simple dish. Many people also love this recipe because there’s barely any prep time involved and the actual hands-on time you need is low. The most dominant flavors you’ll find in this pasta are tomatoes and feta and is practically a two-ingredient recipe. 

But if you’re not such a big fan of feta cheese, you can always substitute it for another option such as cream cheese, baked brie, or ricotta cheese to give you amazing results! 

Conclusion

When it comes to this scrumptious recipe, the possibilities are endless! Apart from being able to work with the pasta of your choice, you can also work with a wide range of ingredients such as mushrooms, fresh spinach, parmesan cheese, balsamic glaze, lemon juice, and more. There’s nothing better than sitting at home on a relaxing Sunday evening with a bowl of this great pasta recipe!

Sources 

• thecountrycook.net
• iamafoodblog.com
• grilledcheesesocial.com