Baked Feta and Cherry Tomato Pasta by Tiktokfoodgame

Ingredients

• 8 oz cavatappi pasta
• 2 pints cherry tomatoes
• 8 oz feta cheese block
• 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
2. Place cherry tomatoes in an oven-safe baking dish and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper, tossing to coat.
3. Place the feta block in the center of the dish, coating it lightly in the oil, and bake for 35 minutes until tomatoes burst and cheese is soft.
4. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente, then drain, reserving 0.5 cup of pasta water.
5. Stir the minced garlic and chopped basil into the baked tomato and feta mixture, mashing the cheese to create a sauce.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish, tossing thoroughly to coat, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
7. Garnish with extra fresh basil and serve warm.