Step 1

In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta, as directed on package. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 400°F. Place the feta in the middle of a large baking dish or pan and arrange the tomatoes around it in a single layer. Sprinkle the minced garlic over the feta and tomatoes and drizzle the olive oil over the top.

Step 3

Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the cherry tomatoes are very soft and the feta is soft. Remove from the oven, mash the feta and tomatoes together, and stir to combine.

Step 4

Transfer the pasta to the dish and gently stir to combine. If sauce is too thick, add pasta water gradually, stirring, until sauce is desired consistency.

Step 5

Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste, and top with fresh basil to serve.