Creating your Palmini Baked Feta Pasta is simple if you follow these clear steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare Baking Dish: In a large oven-safe baking dish, place the cherry tomatoes and sprinkle with minced garlic.
3. Add Feta: Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the baking dish and drizzle olive oil over everything.
4. Season: Sprinkle oregano, salt, and pepper on top to enhance the flavors.
5. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the tomatoes have burst and the feta is golden.
6. Cook Palmini: While the feta and tomatoes are baking, prepare the Palmini pasta according to the package instructions, usually boiling for a few minutes.
7. Combine Ingredients: Once the feta is done, remove it from the oven and use a fork to mash the softened feta and burst tomatoes together. Mix this combined mixture with the cooked Palmini pasta.
8. Toss Well: Stir everything together until the pasta is well-coated with the creamy feta mixture.
9. Serve: Garnish with fresh basil, if desired, and serve warm.

These steps are straightforward, ensuring that you can create this flavorful dish without any fuss.