Viral TikTok Pasta Trends You Might Need to Try

From Scroll to Stove: TikTok Pasta Recipes That Actually Deserve a Seat at Your Table

If I had a euro for every time someone told me, “You have to try this pasta recipe from TikTok,” I’d have enough to buy a very fancy wedge of Parmesan and a weekend away in Bologna. Don’t get me wrong, I will never be mad at the fact that people are cooking more, discovering ingredients they wouldn’t usually use, but not every viral trend deserves a place at your dinner table. Some should be left in the app, along with the interior makeover and video memes.

That said, every now and then, the whirl of the internet serves up something decent. A dish that actually works, shows a real understanding of food, and doesn’t involve putting feta where it was never meant to go. This week’s recipes are three of those rare gems—pasta dishes born from the algorithm but worth bringing into the real world. I’ve tested them, tweaked them, and I’m happy to report: these ones are the real deal.

Roasted Tomato & Burrata Pappardelle

Let’s start with the Roasted Tomato & Burrata Pappardelle, which is basically the adult version of that viral baked feta pasta, which I have been making for years - in fact it was in my first cookbook. The components of the sauce are roasted in one tray—cherry tomatoes, garlic, a few chilli flakes - until everything’s jammy and sweet. Then in goes the fresh cooked pappardelle, a generous handful of parmesan to bring it all together in a glossy sauce. The burrata is torn over the top at the end and left half-stirred in, so you get those creamy, molten pockets as you eat.

Vodka Penne Pork Ragu

Next, Vodka Penne Pork Ragu, which takes the classic vodka pasta trend and gives it a proper upgrade with sausage meat and fennel seeds. It’s rich, it’s indulgent, and the vodka isn’t just there for show - many people have tested and it genuinely helps balance the flavour of the tomatoes and creamy sauce. Served with penne and a mountain of thinly grated parmesan, it’s exactly the bowl of comfort required.

Martha’s One Pan Assassin’s Pasta

And finally, Martha’s One Pan Assassin’s Pasta- a dish more recently cooked by a duchess without any acknowledgement of the original but Martha Stewart did it first and then I made my version which was my first viral hit with over 10 million views and some angry messages from Italians! But here’s the thing: it works. You cook everything in one pan- yes, even the pasta- with just enough water so it absorbs all the flavour as it goes. Think of it as pasta cooked risotto style. This version is leveled up from the original, now, there’s n’duja, garlic, tomatoes, and spinach, finished with torn mozzarella and fresh basil. It’s punchy, slightly spicy, and comes together in under 20 minutes. No draining, no fuss, just flavour.

So, should you blindly trust TikTok when it comes to dinner? Absolutely not. But should you write off the whole platform? Perhaps no. As the internet continues to evolve, every now and then, it delivers a recipe worth keeping. These pastas may have started as trends, but they’ve earned a spot in the real-world rotation—especially for the nights when you want big comfort, low effort, and maybe, just maybe, a moment of viral-worthy satisfaction.

Photography Credit: Donal Skehan

Food Styling Credit: Charlotte O’Connell