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This viral dish first surfaced a few years ago, but it’s still making the rounds in 2026. Finnish food blogger and artist, Jenni Häyrinen, is the original creator, but her 2019 recipe didn’t go viral until 2021. In fact, it became so popular that there were actual feta shortages across Finland. Whereas some pasta dishes can feel heavy and overly filling, people love the freshness of this recipe and the unique balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
2 pints of grape tomatoes
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and black pepper
7 oz block of feta cheese, drained
10 oz dry pasta
1 red chili pepper, chopped
5 medium garlic cloves, peeled and halved
8 oz spinach, chopped
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Pour olive into a baking dish. Place the whole feta block on top. Add chili on top of feta cheese. Pour more olive oil on top. Place the cherry tomatoes on the sides and roll around in oil.
Grind some pepper and season with a pinch of salt. Bake for 15 minutes in the middle rack. Raise heat to 450 degrees, or broil for 10 minutes.
Cook the pasta al dente according to cooking instructions. If you used cherry tomatoes with stems, remove them.
Break the feta a bit and mix with tomatoes. Mix the sauce with pasta and add plenty of basil leaves.
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