Baked Feta and Tomato Pasta

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 400°F.

2. 2

   Put the cherry tomatoes and smashed garlic in a 9x13 dish, toss with the olive oil, salt, and pepper flakes, and set the block of feta in the middle.

3. 3

   Bake 30 to 35 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta is soft and golden. Meanwhile cook the pasta; save 1 cup pasta water.

4. 4

   Mash the feta and tomatoes together into a creamy sauce right in the dish, then stir in the spinach to wilt.

5. 5

   Add the hot pasta and splashes of pasta water and toss well. Top with torn basil.