Making Baked Feta Pasta is straightforward, and these detailed steps will guide you through the process:

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the Baking Dish: In a medium baking dish, add the block of feta cheese and the cherry tomatoes around it.
3. Add Olive Oil: Drizzle the olive oil over the feta and tomatoes, ensuring everything is well coated.
4. Season the Mixture: Sprinkle the minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper evenly over the feta and tomatoes.
5. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes. The feta should be soft and slightly golden, while the tomatoes will burst.
6. Cook the Pasta: While the feta and tomatoes are baking, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
7. Combine: Once the feta and tomatoes are done baking, remove the dish from the oven and use a fork to mash the feta and burst the tomatoes into a creamy sauce.
8. Mix Together: Add the cooked pasta directly into the baking dish, tossing to combine. If the pasta seems dry, add a splash of reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.
9. Taste and Adjust: Give your pasta a taste, adjusting with more salt, pepper, or olive oil as needed.
10. Serve: Transfer to serving plates and garnish with fresh basil and red pepper flakes, if desired.

With these easy-to-follow steps, you’ll create a dish that not only tastes fantastic but is also a visual delight!