Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This step is crucial for achieving that golden, bubbly feta and bursting tomatoes.

Combine cherry tomatoes and minced garlic in a baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Place the block of feta in the center of the tomatoes, and drizzle a bit more olive oil on top.

Bake for 30 minutes, until the feta is golden brown and the tomatoes are bursting with juices.

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserving some pasta water.

Mash the feta and tomatoes together with a fork until smooth, then toss in the cooked pasta.

Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Optionally, serve with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.