Viral TikTok trend: baked Feta Pasta

In a medium baking dish combine tomatoes, shallot, garlic, and all but 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and red pepper flakes and toss to combine.

Place feta into center of tomato mixture and drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Scatter thyme sprigs over tomatoes.

Preheat oven to 400°. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until tomatoes are bursting and feta is golden on top.

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.

To medium baking dish with tomatoes and feta, add cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, and lemon zest (if using) and stir until combined. Garnish with fresh basil.