Tik tok pasta

Ingredients (1)

• 10 oz

Method

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°. In a large ovenproof skillet or medium baking dish, combine tomatoes, shallot, garlic, and most of the olive oil. Season with salt and red pepper flakes and toss to combine.

2. 2

   Place feta into center of tomato mixture and drizzle top with remaining olive oil. Scatter thyme over tomatoes. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until tomatoes are bursting and feta is golden on top.

3. 3

   To skillet with tomatoes and feta, add cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, and lemon zest (if using) to skillet and stir until completely combined. Garnish with basil before serving.

4. 4

   8 ounces dried cavatappi pasta or pasta of choice

5. 5

   2 pints cherry tomatoes

6. 6

   8- ounce block feta cheese

7. 7

   ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

8. 8

   ¼ teaspoon sea salt

9. 9

   ¼ teaspoon black pepper

10. 10

    2 garlic cloves minced

11. 11

    ¼ cup packed chopped fresh basil plus more for serving