Baked Feta and Broccoli Pasta

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?

• Pasta
• Broccoli
• Olive oil
• Block of feta
• Salt and Pepper
• Lemon juice and lemon zest
• Fresh basil

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!

Recipe

Baked Feta and Broccoli Pasta

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My version of the viral baked feta pasta with broccoli and lemon

Recipe By: Madeline

Prep: 10 minutesCook: 40 minutesTotal: 50 minutes

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Ingredients

• 8oz pasta
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
• 8oz brick of feta
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp fresh chopped basil

Instructions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

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