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This Baked Feta and Broccoli Pasta was inspired by the viral baked feta pasta recipe. Instead of tomatoes and garlic I used broccoli and lemon to give this creamy pasta dish a fresh flavor.

Have you seen the viral baked feta pasta?
By now you have probably seen the viral baked feta pasta all over tiktok. It was started in Finland by Liemessa who shared it with the #uunifetapasta.
The baked feta pasta recipe was then popularized in the United States by Grilled Cheese Social and Feel Good Foodie. Their recipes looked SO good that I had to try it out.
The only problem was that I was out of tomatoes in the middle of a snow storm. I decided to try broccoli instead and the result was as delicious and cheesy broccoli pasta.
You can make the baked feta pasta with no tomato!
I know some people don’t like tomatoes OR cannot eat tomatoes. This broccoli and lemon baked feta pasta is PERFECT for you!
You can still enjoy the creamy and delicious baked feta pasta without the tomatoes. I paired the broccoli with some lemon zest, lemon juice and fresh basil to keep this recipe extra refreshing.

What kitchen tools will I need to make this broccoli pasta?
- Baking dish – I used a 9×13 ceramic baking dish
- Knife and cutting board for chopping broccoli
- Measuring spoons and liquid measuring cup
- Large pot for cooking pasta

What ingredients will I need to make this baked feta pasta?
Can I use crumbled feta for this baked feta pasta?
No, I recommend using the block of feta. If you cannot buy a block of feta you can also use an 8oz log of goat cheese or a ball of burratta in place of the feta.

How to make baked feta and broccoli pasta
Step 1: Prepare broccoli and feta
To begin, preheat oven to 400F. Cut broccoli florets into quarters and place in a baking dish. Drizzle 1/2 cup olive oil and salt and pepper over the broccoli.
Then, toss to coat the broccoli in the oil. Make a space for the brick of feta in the middle of the broccoli and place it there.
Drizzle more oil and black pepper on the top of the feta.
Step 2: Bake feta and broccoli
Then, bake the feta and broccoli in the oven at 400F for 35 minutes. While the feta and broccoli bakes, prepare a half a pound of pasta. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water from the cooked pot of pasta.
Step 3: Toss pasta in creamy, cheese broccoli sauce
Finally, remove the feta and broccoli from the oven and immediately stir to combine. Add pasta water until the sauce is creamy.
Add the warm cooked pasta into the pan and stir again.
Finish the dish with the lemon juice, lemon zest and fresh basil. Stir once more to fully combine and serve.

Storage and reheating
This creamy baked feta pasta is best if enjoyed immediately, but you can also store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Check out these other delicious pasta recipes
- Creamy Meat Sauce One Pot Pasta
- Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
- Sun Dried Tomato and Turkey One Pot Pasta
You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!


Baked Feta and Broccoli Pasta
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake and Mix
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
My version of the viral baked feta pasta with broccoli and lemon
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Cut broccoli florets into quarters and place in a baking dish. Drizzle 1/2 cup olive oil and salt and pepper over the broccoli. Toss to coat the broccoli in the oil. Make a space for the brick of feta in the middle of the broccoli and place it there. Drizzle more oil and black pepper on the top of the feta.
- Bake in the oven at 400F for 35 minutes. While the feta and broccoli bakes, prepare a half a pound of pasta. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water from the cooked pasta.
- Remove the feta and broccoli from the oven and immediately stir to combine. Pour in some of the pasta water until its your desired creaminess. Add the warm cooked pasta into the pan and stir again. Finish the dish with the lemon juice, lemon zest and fresh basil. Stir once more to fully combine and serve.
Keywords: baked feta pasta, baked feta pasta no tomatoes, cheesy broccoli pasta
The original Tiktok pasta is heavy, but this was decedent yet light with the lemon and broccoli addition. Would make this again and again! Add extra pasta water depending on how creamy you like it. 10/10 recipe!
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wonderful!! thank you!! the pasta water is SO smart.
This is exactly what I was looking for. I didn’t want tomatoes! Thank you, can’t wait to try this out!
yay!! thank you!
This is incredible!!!! I honestly cannot get over how delicious this recipe is, especially with the added lemon at the end. This is absolutely going to be my regular dinner rotation from now on.
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yay!! So glad!!
Made this tonight and it was delicious – a bit hit with everyone in the house. I don’t like tomatoes, so this was the ideal version for me!
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wonderful!! thank you!!
Can you make this recipe with frozen broccoli??
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Yes! I would defrost and drain any excess moisture before baking so that it does not water the sauce down
Could i used already baked broccoli in this recipe or fresh?
I’m dying to try this, looks AMAZING!!
I would recommend using fresh broccoli because I worry the already baked would get way too overcooked!