Baked Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes

Instructions

• 1
  Preheat the oven to 200°C.
• 2
  In an ovenproof dish, mix the tomatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, a little freshly ground pepper, and white wine (the wine is optional).
• 3
  Arrange the tomatoes around the edges of the dish, and place the whole block of feta cheese in the center.
• 4
  Drizzle the feta cheese with the remaining one tablespoon of olive oil.
• 5
  Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes, until the feta cheese softens and the tomatoes are nicely roasted.
• 6
  Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package instructions in salted water.
• 7
  Once the baked base is ready, remove it from the oven, and using a fork, mash the cheese and tomatoes, then mix until creamy. Add the cooked pasta, toss thoroughly, and finally garnish with fresh basil leaves.