In this Pellet Grill Feta Pasta recipe, we’re taken that popular TikTok pasta craze and ran with it. Wood-fired cooking gives this sauce such a unique flavor!
Traeger Baked Feta Pasta
If you are on the internets at all, which you clearly are since you are here, you’ve probably seen the viral TikTok Feta Pasta craze. I’m a brand new baby to TikTok, but when I heard that grocery stores across the COUNTRY were selling out of blocks of feta cheese, I knew I had to try it out.
Not SUPER into feta? That’s okay. Jeremiah isn’t either, and he was not super excited when I told him about this craze and didn’t really expect to like it, but wound up LOVING it.
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Baked Feta Pasta shopping list
Here’s the run-down on the ingredients I used to make this easy pasta dish.
- feta cheese block
- cherry tomatoes
- red bell pepper
- fresh basil
- garlic
- Chick Magnet Rub*
- Ooomami Rub*
- dry white wine
- olive oil
- heavy cream (optional)
- pasta
Make sure to check out the whole line of rubs by Girl Carnivore via Spiceology! The whole collection is available now, and I highly recommend all of them. She sent some over for me to sample and we’ve been using them on SO many things!
How to make Traeger Feta Pasta
Here’s an overview on the steps to make this ultra-simple pasta recipe. Remember to use the recipe card at the bottom of the post when you’re cooking!
1
Preheat your grill
We roasted these at about 375°. Make sure to let it come all the way up to temp!
2
Toss the sauce ingredients into your pan
Put the feta, sliced tomatoes, red bell pepper, garlic, olive oil, wine, and seasonings into the pan.
3
Roast / Grill / Smoke
Toss the pan on the grill and shut the lid. Let it roast for at least 30-45 minutes, but check it periodically to make sure that it isn’t scorching over any hot spots.
4
Boil the pasta
Don’t be skimpy on that salt, either, when it comes to your pasta water. That’s the biggest mistake people make when preparing pasta, and it is something that is SO obvious. Once you know, you KNOW.
5
Toss them together
Take the pasta and toss in with the feta mixture until it is well-distributed. If you like things a little saucier, you can throw in some pasta water and/or a little heavy cream.
What should you serve with Feta Pasta?
We served this as a side dish next to some Traeger Grilled Lamb Chops. It was perfect, and went with the chops so well!
I wouldn’t hesitate to make this into a meal, either, with some Grilled Shrimp or a Grilled Chicken Breast on the side.
Spoiler alert – this pasta is JUST as good cold as it is hot, so you could easily serve this as a side at your next cookout too.
Pellet Grill Feta Pasta FAQ
Can you make this in the oven?
Yup! Most people do. I prefer to make it in my pellet grills because I LOVE the flavor of wood fired foods, but don’t let that stop you from whipping this up.
What can I substitute for the rubs?
If you don’t have all of the specific seasonings called for here, you can sub in a mixture of basil, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and use fresh mushrooms instead of powdered.
What other additions or substitutions do I recommend?
This recipe is SO flexible, you can really take some liberties and make it your own. Add in fresh spinach, some spicy peppers, different rubs, some sliced zucchini, or whatever you can find in the fridge.
You need more PASTA in your life.
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Pellet Grill Feta Pasta
The viral TikTok Baked Feta Pasta gets the Traeger treatment
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 block feta cheese
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 red bell pepper, cored and sliced
- 6 fresh basil leaves
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Chick Magnet Rub*
- 1 tablespoon Ooomami Rub*
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1 pound pasta
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to 375°.
- Pour the olive oil into the bottom of a high-sided grill-safe pan. We used a disposable foil pan for ours. Next, add the feta in the middle, add all of the vegetables around the feta, and top with the herbs, garlic, and other seasonings. Gently pour in the white wine last.
- Roast for at least 30-45 minutes, but check it periodically to make sure that it isn’t scorching over any hot spots.
- Boil the pasta in well-salted water. Drain and set aside.
- Toss in with the feta mixture until it is well-distributed. If you like things a little saucier, you can throw in 1/4 cup of pasta water and/or a little heavy cream.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 212Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 39mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 5g
Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate.