Crispy Baked Feta Pasta (TikTok Viral Recipe)

Crispy Baked Feta Pasta (TikTok Viral Recipe) Keywords: viral feta pasta, TikTok baked feta recipe, easy Mediterranean pasta, trending pasta recipe, vegetarian pasta dish, European viral food Ingredients: 200g block of Greek feta cheese 300g cherry tomatoes 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 250g pasta (penne or fusilli work well) 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 tsp dried oregano Fresh basil leaves (for garnish) Salt and black pepper, to taste Instructions: Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). In a baking dish, place the block of feta in the center. Surround it with cherry tomatoes and garlic. Drizzle olive oil evenly over everything. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bake for 25-30 minutes , until the feta is soft and slightly golden, and tomatoes are blistered. Meanwhile, boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain. Once baked, mash the feta and tomatoes together using a fo...