If you like feta and tomatoes then you’ll love bringing back this viral creamy pasta dish. It was a TikTok favorite thanks to its simplicity and the magical sauce that comes together in the oven.
2 pints cherry tomatoes (1 1/4 pounds)
2 medium shallots, roughly chopped (1/2 cup)
4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more for garnish
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 (8-ounce) block Greek feta cheese in brine, drained
1 (1-pound) package uncooked short pasta (such as Fusillotti)
5 tablespoons harissa sauce (such as Mina)
Thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss together tomatoes, shallots, garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper, and 4 tablespoons oil in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Place feta in center of baking dish, and drizzle feta with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Bake until tomatoes are blistered and sauce is bubbling, about 35 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high. Add pasta, and cook according to package directions, 10 to 15 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid; drain pasta, and set aside.
Remove baking dish from oven. Mash and stir feta with tomatoes and their juices, creating a sauce. Stir in pasta and harissa until well combined. Add reserved cooking water, 2 tablespoons at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Garnish with basil and additional black pepper. Serve immediately.
