Easy 9-Step Baked Feta Pasta: A Heartwarming Dish for Chilly Nights

1. 2 pints (20 ounces) cherry tomatoes

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2. 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

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3. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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4. One 8-ounce block feta cheese, drained (see Cook’s Note)

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5.. 10 ounces mezze rigatoni

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6. 1 clove garlic, finely grated

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7. Pinch crushed red pepper flakes, optional

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8. 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

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9. Flaky sea salt, for serving

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