Air Fryer Feta Pasta | Instant Pot Baked Feta Tomato Pasta | Feta Tomato Pasta TikTok Recipe

How to Make TikTok's Baked Feta Pasta in the Air Fryer and Oven(No Onion-No Garlic Feta Pasta)

Hello Foodies,

Another fun recipe trend today! I totally wanted to try this Tiktok Viral Feta Pasta trend! Do you guys tried it?! If not, then give it a try for sure guys and I am sure you will love this.

Cherry tomatoes baked with a block of feta cheese, some herbs, and seasonings until tomatoes are roasted and feta becomes soft and creamy. The roasted tomatoes and melted feta stir together to form a delicious pasta sauce bursting with bright flavors. Another quick and delicious dish to include this week’s meal plan.

Video Recipe:

This is no onion-no garlic Feta Pasta recipe made using an Air Fryer and the Instant Pot. You can add garlic and onion with tomatoes and pepper if you like. I also added fresh spinach after the dish baked. You need to use the block type of feta cheese, we love Costco’s Organic Block Feta Cheese. The crumbled kind won’t really melt as well and isn’t the most authentic Feta you can use. If tomatoes are too sour the pasta will be tangier, so add 1 Tsp of sugar(if needed).

We LOVE this Tomato Feta Pasta because it’s-

Creamy, cheesy, and delicious dinner/lunch ready in less than 30 minutes.
No preservatives or artificial ingredients used
Easy and Quick Instant Pot & Air Fryer Meal
Easy to make and packed with delicious flavors
Always get a perfectly cooked pasta
It makes a comforting and flavorful meal
It’s the perfect dish for any day of the week
It is flavor-packed and loaded with possible variations.

Ingredients Used to Make Feta Pasta:

Feta Cheese: I have used a block of Organic Feta cheese from Costco. If only crumbled feta cheese is available at your local grocery store, feel free to just press it together into a pile in the center of your baking dish and it should still work just fine.

Cherry or Grape Tomatoes: Cherry or grape tomatoes work best for this recipe, so chose whichever ones look the ripest at your grocery store. If tomatoes are too sour the pasta will be tangier, so add 1 Tsp of sugar(if needed).

Olive oil: It helps to add a bit of richness to the sauce.

Red Pepper Flakes, Salt, and Pepper: This adds a taste and flavor to the pasta.

Pasta: Any kind of pasta shape will work for this recipe, you can use spaghetti, rigatoni, penne, or other small shapes pasta too. So choose whatever sounds fun and available.

Baby Spinach Leaves: I added in a handful of fresh baby spinach to give the pasta a bit of extra nutrition and color. Its flavor really helps to balance out all of those flavors in the feta and also serves as the main seasoning for the sauce.

Italian Seasoning: It is a blend of dried herbs and spices that adds a flavor and taste to the pasta.

Some other Pasta Recipes to Try:

Indian Tikka Masala Pasta-IP
Makhani Sauce Pasta-IP
Pesto+Marinara Pasta-IP
Creamy Avocado Pasta-IP
4 Minutes Instant Pot Mac & Cheese
Indian Masala Pasta in the Instant Pot
White Sauce Penne Pasta
Tortellini Pasta in the Instant Pot
Ravioli Pasta
Taco Pasta-IP

Preparation and Cooking Time: 30 Minutes.
Each Serving of Tomato-Feta Pasta Contains 411 Cal.

Ingredients:

To Make Tomato-Feta Sauce:

2 Cups Cherry/Grapes Tomatoes (around 300 g)
1 Cup Green & Yellow Bell Pepper, sliced
1 Block Organic Feta Cheese(about 8 oz)
3 Tbsp Olive oil + more for finishing
½ Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1 Tsp Italian Seasoning
Salt and Pepper to taste
¼ Tsp Dried Thyme
A handful of fresh Spinach Leaves

To Cook Pasta in the Instant Pot:

2 Cups (7-8 oz) Penne Pasta
Salt to taste
1 Tsp Olive Oil
Water to cook the pasta

Instructions:

To Make Tomato-Feta Sauce in the Air Fryer:

Preheat Air Fryer to 390 F for 3 minutes.
In a baking pan/dish add cherry tomatoes, pepper, and toss with Italian seasoning, dried thyme, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper until everything is coated.
Add the feta in the middle and top with olive oil plus a few cranks of pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Place the pan in the air fryer’s basket and close it.
Air Fry in preheated Air Fryer for 15 minutes.
Once done take the pan out from the air fryer and keep it aside.

To Cook Pasta in the Instant Pot:

Turn on the instant pot and add water, salt, oil, and penne pasta and stir well.
Close the lid and place the vent in the sealing position.
Now, Pressure Cook on Manual Mode(Hi) for 4 minutes.
Quick Release the Pressure.
Open the lid and mix all well and perfectly cooked pasta.
Drain and reserve the excess water if present and pasta are ready to mix with sauce.

To Assemble and Make Tomato-Feta Pasta:

The tomatoes have smoked or roasted and releasing all the flavor and the cheese will be soft, creamy, and melty.
Take a spatula or fork and mash the tomatoes and cheese and mix everything well together.
Immediately, add the spinach, cooked pasta, and mix well.
Add in some of that reserved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
Give it a taste and add salt and pepper, if needed.
Tomato-Feta pasta is ready to serve, serve up the pasta when it’s hot, and enjoy with no-knead crusty bread!

To Cook Pasta on the Stovetop:

Meanwhile, prepare penne pasta on the stovetop.
Heat water in a large pan and bring the water to boil.
Then add the pasta and cook the pasta according to the package instruction.
Cook pasta on high flame for 10-15 minutes or until it cooks.
Once the pasta is done cooking, drain and reserve starchy pasta water which you may need to use later.
Keep the pasta aside.

To Bake Tomato-Feta Sauce in the Oven:

Preheat the oven to 400 F.
In a baking pan/dish add cherry tomatoes, pepper, and toss with Italian seasoning, dried thyme, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper until everything is coated.
Add the feta in the middle and top with olive oil plus a few cranks of pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes.
Once done take the pan out from the oven and keep it aside.

Variations/Additions:

Here are a few more additions:

Veggies: you can roast, or cook some extra veggies like, such as broccoli, onions, asparagus, basil, zucchini, beans, or mushrooms.
Protein: Vegetarian protein like Chickpeas, White/Black/Pinto Beans. Non-Vegetarian Protein like Italian sausage, chicken, shrimp, salmon, or scallops on the side if you would like to add a protein to the pasta once it has been cooked.
Pasta: Try with rigatoni, macaroni, rotini, shells, or any shape you like!

Tips:

If you find that pasta is too dry then add ½ cup of reserved pasta water.
If you have crumbled feta pasta, just try to keep the feta crumbled piled up in the middle and bake.
To make it Gluten-free: Use gluten-free pasta.
To make it Vegan: Use your favorite vegan cheese.
If you find your favorite brand’s pasta was slightly under or overdone, keep in mind to add or subtract a minute later.
Don’t overcook the pasta.

Dietary Comment:

The calorie count is based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Per serving contains 411 calories, 37.1 g carbohydrates, 5.1 g dietary fibers, 24.3 g fats, and 13.5 g protein.
Portion size can always be increased or decreased depending on your health goals and activity level.

Good Time To Eat:

It is good to eat Tomato Feta Pasta for lunch, brunch, or dinner.

If you make this recipe, share your food picture with the hashtag #aaichisavali on Instagram and Facebook so that everyone can enjoy it too!
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