Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Place the cherry tomatoes in an ovenproof dish and drizzle with a little olive oil. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper and toss briefly.

Place a block of feta in the center of the ovenproof dish, among the cherry tomatoes. Drizzle it with a little olive oil, pepper, and cayenne pepper as well.

Put the ovenproof dish in the oven. After 15 minutes, turn on the broiler and place the dish close underneath it for another 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions.

Finely chop the garlic and tear the fresh basil into pieces.

Remove the baking dish from under the broiler and stir in the garlic, fresh basil, and penne pasta.

Serve as a main course or side dish. Enjoy!