In an ovenproof dish, place the feta cheese block and arrange the cherry tomatoes and garlic cloves around it.Drizzle with a good amount of olive oil.Season with pepper and chili pepper if desired. Do not add salt as the feta is already quite salty... Bake at 200°C for 20 to 25 minutes in the middle of the oven.
At the end of the cooking time for the tomatoes, cook the pasta in a large volume of water. Cook al dente, according to cooking instructions.
Just before serving, mix the feta cheese with the tomatoes until you have a nice sauce.Pour the pasta into your baking dish with the tomato and feta sauce and toss. Serve immediately with lots of fresh basil leaves, it's a treat!