Baked Feta Pasta

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a large ovenproof skillet or medium baking dish, combine tomatoes, shallot, garlic, and all but 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
2. Place the block of feta in the middle of the tomato mixture and drizzle with the remaining olive oil. Scatter thyme sprigs over tomatoes. Bake for 45 minutes, until tomatoes are bursting and feta is golden on top.
3. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
4. Once done, stir in reserved pasta water with the tomatoes and feta to loosen up and create a creamy sauce. Add pasta and mix well. Garnish with lemon zest and fresh basil.