Step 1

Boil the pasta as per package instructions. Before draining out, preserve about 1/4 cup of pasta water. Keep aside.

Step 2

In a pan, heat olive oil and add chopped garlic and chilli flakes. Sauté for about a minute on medium heat and add the pasta water to it. Mix well.

Step 3

Add the boiled pasta, salt, pepper, 1/2 cup chopped feta and 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes. Mix well only until the cheese just begins to melt. Pour the lemon juice and mix again.

Step 4

Turn off the heat and transfer the pasta to a serving bowl.

Step 5

Add the remaining feta and cherry tomatoes just before serving. Garnish with basil leaves and serve.