Baked Feta Pasta On Stovetop

This baked feta pasta on stovetop is an easier and faster way to make the TikTok viral baked feta pasta! Baked feta pasta on stovetop is made with cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, and spices.

This baked feta pasta on stovetop is a spin on the viral “baked feta pasta” that went viral in Finland, and made the grocery stores in Finland ran out of feta cheese.

We made this recipe on the stovetop instead of baking it in the oven. You can make our Baked Goat Cheese Pasta on stovetop as well.

I first saw this method on feelgoodfoodie Instagram, and fell in love with the idea, then tried it myself. Let me tell you, this totally works and tastes amazing!

If you like pasta recipes as we do, try our baked goat cheese pasta, greek pasta salad, and our spinach pasta salad.

This viral recipe is called #uunifetapasta and went viral in Finland by Liemessa and Tiiu.
This whole dish can be made in under an hour, and it’s beyond easy to make.

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What you will need for this baked feta pasta on stovetop recipe:

Feta cheese- use a block of feta cheese. use your favorite brand of feta cheese.
Cherry tomatoes- use the best quality cherry tomatoes that you can find. Cherry grape tomatoes are extra flavorful, also cherry Roma tomatoes are very flavorful.
Cooked pasta- we used shell pasta in this recipe, but you can use any kind of pasta that you’d like.
Olive oil- we used extra virgin olive oil for this recipe.
Salt- we like to use kosher salt for this recipe.
Black pepper- for flavor.
Fresh basil- adding fresh basil makes this dish extra flavorful and it gives it a fresh aroma.
Dried oregano- we used dried oregano for this recipe.
Fresh garlic– use your favorite kind of fresh garlic.
If you like your pasta a little bit spicy, add ⅓ teaspoon of chili flakes.

How to make baked feta pasta on the stovetop:

1.    Reheat a medium to large size pan to medium heat.
2.   Pour in the cherry tomatoes, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and oregano.
3.   Mix well with a wooden spoon and cook until the tomatoes are tender, stirring constantly. (about 15 minutes)4.   Add the block of feta cheese, pour olive oil on top of the feta cheese, sprinkle dried oregano and chili flakes, and cook until the clock of feta softens.5.   Break the feta with a wooden spoon and mix everything together.
6.   Add minced garlic and mix well.
7.   Add fresh basil and mix well.
8.   Add the cooked pasta and mix well.

Frequently asked questions:

what to do if my pasta dish is too dry?

This can be solved easily when cooking the pasta, save some pasta water, and add it if needed.

Can I use crumbled goat cheese?

A block of goat cheese is the ultimate way to make this recipe, although, crumbled goat cheese can work as well. Keep an eye on it when it’s in the oven, crumbled goat cheese burns faster.

What pasta kind should I use for this baked feta pasta on stovetop recipe?

We made this pasta dish with casarecce pasta, but any kind of pasta is supposed to work great for this recipe. Try to use short pasta for the best results.

How long will this baked feta pasta on stovetop last?

This baked feta pasta on stovetop will last for 3-5 days in the fridge, stored in an airtight container.

How to serve baked feta pasta on stovetop?

Serve this pasta dish at a picnic, barbecue, or party. This recipe fits any type of occasion. Serve this pasta dish next to your favorite protein, next to a grilled chicken, hamburger, tofu, etc.
serve it by itself! This baked goat cheese pasta is filled with fresh vegetables, carbs from the pasta, and healthy fats from olive oil. This recipe makes a perfect brunch, lunch, or dinner!

Can I use whole grain pasta for this recipe?

Yes! You can use any kind of your favorite pasta kinds and pasta shapes, like chickpea pasta, brown rice pasta, spinach pasta, quinoa pasta, etc.

Can I make this pasta dish vegan?

Yes. It is very easy to make this recipe vegan, simply replace the goat cheese with vegan goat cheese.

More pasta recipes:

Tiktok Baked Feta Pasta– This baked feta pasta is incredibly delicious and easy to make. This pasta dish went viral in Finland, and because of this recipe, the grocery stores in Finland ran out of feta cheese.
Baked Goat Cheese Pasta- This baked goat cheese pasta is our spin on the viral “baked feta pasta” that went viral in Finland, and made the grocery stores in Finland ran out of feta cheese.
Easy Greek Pasta Salad- This Greek pasta salad is perfect for any occasion, make with cooked pasta, fresh veggies, olives, and homemade Mediterranean Greek pasta salad dressing.
Spinach Pasta Salad- This Spinach Pasta Salad is made with fresh spinach, feta, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and freshly made pasta combined together with a simple homemade salad dressing that makes the perfect refreshing and filling summery pasta salad.
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