The Recipe · No.866 · Baked Feta Pasta

Baked Feta Pasta, and Where to Source It

Roast a whole block of feta in the tomatoes until both collapse, then mash them together — that's the sauce. The feta turns creamy and the tomatoes burst and sweeten in the oven, so a little pasta water is all it needs to become a silky sauce with no cooking-on-the-stove at all.

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Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep5 min
Cook35 min
Makes4 servings
CuisineMediterranean
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge Level Easy
A light hand — your arteries say thanks.
Cook it with
Air fryerSheet pan
Suits
Vegetarian
Contains  dairy · gluten
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free pasta or noodle (check the other labels too).
Straight Answers
Can you make Baked Feta Pasta in an air fryer? — Yes

Yes — this is exactly what an air fryer does well. Work in a single layer so the air can move, and shake or flip halfway for even crisping. It runs a touch faster than the oven, so check early.

Can you freeze Baked Feta Pasta? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Baked Feta Pasta ahead of time? — Prep ahead

Best fried to order — the crunch fades if it sits. Do the breading or shaping ahead and cook it fresh when you serve.

Is Baked Feta Pasta gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free pasta or noodle (check the other labels too).

Is Baked Feta Pasta vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.

Part One
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
Feta
A whole block of real brined feta, roasted whole. A sheep's-milk feta is best.
8 oz
Source it →
Cherry tomatoes
A pile of them, roasted until they burst. Fresh, bought local.
2 pints
Local / market
Pasta and garlic
A short pasta, plus garlic and olive oil in the bake. A bronze-die pasta grips best.
1 lb
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One list, with a link to where to buy each one.
Part Two
The Method
  1. RoastPut the feta block in the middle of a dish, surround with tomatoes, garlic, and plenty of oil, and roast at 400F about 35 minutes until soft and burst.
  2. Cook the pastaMeanwhile boil the pasta, saving a mug of the water.
  3. Mash the sauceMash the roasted feta and tomatoes together into a creamy sauce.
  4. TossFold in the pasta with a splash of pasta water and fresh basil.
Part Three
The Toolkit

Baking dish · Large pot · Wooden spoon

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