Baked Tomato Feta Pasta Recipe

That viral TikTok baked feta pasta recipe lives up to the hype: It’s simple, flavorful, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. If you haven’t seen it in the wild, picture juicy cherry tomatoes roasted until they burst, nestled around a block of feta cheese that turns soft in the oven. As the cheese melts into the tomatoes’ juices, the two form a rich, creamy sauce, which you’ll toss with cooked pasta. The dish is sweet, savory, tangy, and salty—big wins all around.

One thing the original was missing? Heat. Calabrian chile paste brings a spicy kick to our version, cutting through the richness. It’s also endlessly customizable—add spinach or kale to the hot pan after roasting to wilt the greens into the sauce, or top with fresh basil or oregano. However it’s served, this easy pasta dish is a smart way to use up cherry tomatoes that are a bit past their prime, or off-season supermarket tomatoes that could use a boost.