Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Place the cherry tomatoes in an oven-safe baking dish. Pour the olive oil on top, and season with salt and pepper. Toss until well combined.

Step 2

Place the feta block in the middle of the baking dish surrounded by the cherry tomatoes, and flip a couple times to coat it with the olive oil and seasoning.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, until the cherry tomatoes burst, and the feta cheese melts.

Step 4

Immediately add the garlic and basil leaves to the cooked tomatoes and feta and toss everything to combine.

Step 5

Transfer the cooked pasta to the baking dish and toss to combine. Garnish with more fresh basil and serve warm.