Slow Cooker Feta And Tomato Pasta

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A creamy, indulgent dish that makes the perfect midweek dinner, this slow cooker feta and tomato pasta is quick, easy and delicious!

Slow cooker feta and tomato pasta served on a white plate.

Baked feta pasta became popular on TikTok and is also known as TikTok Pasta. Still, this is not just a trending dish that will go out of fashion, but a recipe that you'll want to go back to again and again.

Baked feta pasta is known for its creamy texture and rich flavor from the melted feta and roasted tomatoes. There's a lot going on, flavour-wise, and you can add your own unique twist the addition of your favourite accompaniments.

Why you'll love this recipe

This recipe is based on a viral TikTok recipe. There's a reason it went viral – it's absolutely delicious!
Ingredients include cherry or grape tomatoes, feta cheese and lots of fragrant seasonings. For such a simple recipe, there's so much to it.
Tomato and feta are a match made in heaven – salty feta, juicy tomatoes... what's not to love?
Incredibly easy to prepare, this recipe is a low-effort maximum impact homemade pasta sauce.

Equipment needed

Slow cooker – the secret to this recipe is the use of a slow cooker. It's what makes everything so marvellously melty, rich and delicious. Invest in a good one and you won't look back
Hand blender – you'll need to blend up the mixture inside the slow cooker. For this, an immersion blender is needed

How to make slow cooked feta and tomato pasta

Ingredients for feta and tomato pasta on a table.

You need cherry tomatoes, roasted peppers, pasta, feta cheese, garlic and basil for this recipe.

Ingredients for feta and tomato pasta in a slow cooker.

Place all the ingredients in the slow cooker. Cook on high for 2.5 hours.

Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to packet instructions.

After cooking, the contents should be fully cooked and tender.

Transfer to a food processor. I like my sauces smooth, but you can make your as chunky as you like.

Mmmmmm.... smooth sauce.

Place the cooked pasta in the slow cooker dish.

A slow cooker with cooked pasta and blended tomato and feta.

Pour the sauce over the pasta and stir until all surfaces of the pasta is covered with the sauce. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Recipe tips

The sauce can be blended for a creamier texture, but mashing with a fork is also an option.
Add extra fresh basil just before serving to give a vibrant herbal flavor to this dish.
The pasta is typically cooked al dente before being mixed with the baked feta and tomatoes. Cooking pasta separately from the sauce prevents it from becoming mushy.
For some extra richness, sprinkle some shredded Parmesan cheese or Boursin cheese on top before serving.
Add a splash of pasta water to make your sauce extra creamy.

What to serve with slow cooker feta and tomato pasta

Garnish

Scatter fresh basil, parsley, thyme, mint or rosemary on top for an extra herbal flavour.

To add a little crunch, use toasted pine nuts or walnuts. Lemon zest or lemon juice brings a zing, while a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil or balsamic vinegar adds a different flavor dimension.

Sides

I love serving slices of garlic bread with this recipe. If you're not a fan of garlic, any type of crusty bread will do. Freshly baked is always best, of course!

Lighten the meal with a light salad. A caprese salad would be a good choice. A simple rocket salad would also be ideal.

You could also add a few roasted or sautéed vegetables such as zucchini, roasted bell peppers, asparagus or broccoli.

Wine pairing

The tomato and feta bring high acidity and saltiness, so you need a wine that cuts through both, while bringing character. Crisp white wines or dry, light, fruity reds are ideal.

An Italian Pinot Grigio, a French Cabernet Sauvignon or a refreshing Greek white wine would also be perfect wine pairings for this dish.

Popular variations

Incorporating lean proteins such as cooked chicken or shrimp can increase the dish's nutritional value.
Adding vegetables like spinach or kale during the last minutes of cooking enhances nutrition without requiring extra steps.
If you don't have a slow cooker, you can bake in a baking dish in the the oven at 400°F / 200°C
Add red pepper flakes or red chili flakes for a little extra heat.
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil for that extra touch of the Mediterranean.

Substitutions

If you're not a feta fan, swap it with goat cheese, brie, camembert or cream cheese.
If you don't like tomatoes, use red peppers or mushrooms in their place.
Watching your carb intake? You can use wholemeal pasta. Alternatively, use chickpea or lentil pasta or zucchini noodles.
You can use crumbled feta instead of a block of feta is you prefer.

What is the origin of baked feta pasta?

The original recipe for baked feta pasta was inspired by a Finnish dish called 'uunifetapasta'.

How do you store leftovers?

Leftovers of baked feta pasta can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

What kind of pasta should I use for this recipe?

Short pasta shapes work best here, such as fusilli, penne, rigatoni, or farfalle are ideal because they catch the creamy sauce in all the right places. Long pasta tends to slide around and doesn’t hold onto the sauce nearly as well.

What are the best tomatoes to use?

Use cherry or grape tomatoes for this recipe.

Which feta is best for TikTok pasta?

Use a full block of Greek feta cheese for this recipe.

Can I add chicken?

Yes, absolutely. If you want to add a different flavor or pack a little more protein in the dish, add cooked, sliced chicken breasts when you add the pasta, or cook the chicken in with the other ingredients.

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