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VIRAL UPGRADE
This One-Pan Baked Feta Orzo Is Better Than the Viral Original
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4.0 (215)|(2 Reviews)Block of Greek feta baked with sweet cherry tomatoes, tender orzo, spinach, and garlic in a single casserole dish.
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By Rebecca Fennel (Recipe Developer)•Published May 6, 2026
⏱ 45 mins
Simply Recipes / Rebecca Fennel🔥 430 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Zero pots to boil—uncooked orzo cooks directly in the baking dish.
- Salty Greek feta melts into sweet burst cherry tomatoes.
VIRAL UPGRADE
This One-Pan Baked Feta Orzo Is Better Than the Viral Original
The viral baked feta pasta gets an upgrade: cooking raw orzo directly in the tomato juices and broth under the slab of melting feta cheese. The starch from the orzo creates a luxuriously creamy sauce without any extra pans.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time45 mins
Servings4 servings
Scale Recipe:
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Ingredients
- 1 block (7 oz) authentic Greek feta cheese
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced & 1/4 cup olive oil & fresh basil
Directions
1
Assemble in baking dish
Place feta block in center of baking dish. Scatter dry orzo and cherry tomatoes around it. Pour broth, olive oil, and garlic over orzo.
2
Bake until tender
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 35-40 mins until tomatoes burst and orzo is tender and creamy.
3
Stir and garnish
Stir hot feta into orzo until creamy. Fold in torn fresh basil.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Buy block feta in brine, not pre-crumbled feta which contains anti-caking agents.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories430 kcal
Protein14g
Carbs46g
Total Fat22g
Sodium: 620mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
