Original Viral Baked Feta Pasta

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
Place cherry tomatoes and feta cheese block in a baking dish. Add garlic around the dish.
Drizzle olive oil evenly, then season with oregano, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.

Bake for 30–35 minutes until tomatoes burst and become juicy and feta turns soft and lightly golden.
The mixture should look rich, aromatic, and slightly caramelized.

While baking, cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
Reserve 1/3 cup pasta water, then drain the rest.

Remove baking dish from oven and mash the baked feta and tomatoes together until creamy and smooth.

Add cooked pasta directly into the baking dish. Pour in reserved pasta water and toss until the sauce becomes silky and coats every piece evenly.

Finish with torn fresh basil leaves and serve warm for best flavor and texture.