![]() ![]() Pasta dishes are the quickest and easiest things to make, but for some reason, they've never been my favorite. I should start out by saying that as a rule, I don't like pasta (I know, I know!). I wanted to try the trend to see what all the fuss was about, and I tried to stick to the original recipe as best I could. Since its inception, tons of variations have made the rounds on social media from Finland to Australia and ultimately the United States, with people adding different vegetables, legumes, and spices, but it recently went crazy on TikTok. The original recipe first appeared on Finnish blogger Jenni Häyrinen's website back in 2019, and became an instant hit in Finland. So there you have it! Happy husband, happy… nothing rhymes with husband.If you're on TikTok, chances are you've seen this viral recipe for baked feta pasta at least once. Apparently it was cheesier and creamier, just the way he likes it. And according to him, the feta + cream cheese hack was just as good as the Boursin cheese version. ![]() My picky eater husband of course noticed the difference. So I did what a recipe developer would do and whipped it up together. Well I ran out of Boursin, but I did have a little block of feta (about 4 oz) and a little bit (couple tablespoons) of cream cheese just chillin’ in the fridge, waiting to be used. I tried this combination out of the blue, kinda out of necessity and the result is just as divine and actually even creamier! Arafat loved the version with Gournay cheese so much, he asked me to make it again. But once it’s done baking and you are ready to mix everything, here’s a hack - add couple big dollops of Cream Cheese, even better if it’s flavored like “garlic and herbs”. If you live in a part of the world where you can’t find Boursin aka Gournay Cheese, make it with Feta Cheese instead. I believe Costco also sells them in a pack of 3, this way you get to try a variety! You can find this at the “artisan cheese & cured meat” area at your local grocery. Note: Although it’s known as Boursin cheese, Boursin is actually the brand name and the cheese is called Gournay. Whatever, better late than never! You will thank me after you’ve tried it. ![]() So two months after the “baked feta pasta” went viral, I am finally going to share my version of the recipe with you. It’s safe to say it has become a staple in our house. Then, I swapped out the cheese to Boursin’s flavored Gournay Cheese and it was phenomenal! I also like to add some smoked sausages and chunky basil pesto, then turn it into a wholesome weeknight dinner, that is so full of flavor, and so comforting. So I made it again but this time with my own spin adding spices, herbs and additional ingredients to my liking. I did try it with feta the first time and white it was not bad, it did feel like it was lacking in flavor, just somewhat bland. It’s a low-effort baked pasta recipe with tomatoes, cheese and basil - what’s not to love? Well, the original recipe calls for a block of feta cheese, but like the Greeks I like feta in my salad. This is the story about yet another viral TikTok trend that I kinda sorted wanted to hate.but didn't. My initial sentiment toward viral food trends tend to fall between immense skepticism, like “the tortilla hack” and downright disdain like “nature’s cereal”, so unnecessary. And if you have no idea what I am talking about….um where have you been my friend?! Okay so by now, you have all heard of this viral pasta recipe from TikTok, and some of you have tried making it at home.
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