Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Prepare the Baking Dish:

• In a large baking dish, place the grape tomatoes and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add ½ teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, then toss to coat the tomatoes evenly.

Add the Feta:

• Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the tomatoes. Drizzle the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the feta.

Bake:

• Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the tomatoes burst and the feta cheese is soft and golden brown.

Prepare the Pasta:

• While the feta and tomatoes bake, cook the bow tie pasta according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and set it aside, keeping it warm.

Mash and Mix:

• Once the feta and tomatoes are done, remove the dish from the oven. Use a fork to mash the feta and burst the tomatoes, creating a creamy sauce.

Combine with Pasta:

• Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish and toss everything together to coat the pasta in the creamy feta sauce.

Serve:

• Stir in the chopped fresh basil and give it one last toss. Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil if desired.