Baked Feta Pasta - The Viral Recipe That Conquered the World

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

In a medium baking sheet, place the washed and dried cherry tomatoes. In the center of the baking sheet, place the block of feta cheese.

Generously drizzle the tomatoes and feta cheese with olive oil. Add the minced garlic over the tomatoes.

Season with salt, black pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if you want a spicy touch).

Bake for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until the tomatoes are shriveled and lightly caramelized, and the feta cheese is golden on the edges.

While the ingredients bake, cook the pasta in boiling salted water, following the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water before draining.

Remove the baking dish from the oven and, with a fork, mash the feta cheese and tomatoes, mixing well until a creamy sauce forms.

Add the drained pasta directly into the baking dish and mix well, incorporating the sauce. If necessary, add a little of the reserved cooking water to adjust the creaminess.

Add fresh torn basil leaves and mix gently.

Serve immediately, still hot, finishing with more fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.