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Roasted Tomato Pasta

A flavorful pasta dish featuring roasted tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz spaghetti or any pasta of choice
Roasted Tomatoes
  • 2 lbs cherry tomatoes halved
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for roasting
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
Finishing Touches
  • 1 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar optional

Method
 

Roast the Tomatoes
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. On a baking sheet, toss the cherry tomatoes and garlic with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread them out in a single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes until the tomatoes are blistered.
Cook the Pasta
  1. While the tomatoes are roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander.
Combine and Serve
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the roasted tomatoes and garlic with the cooked pasta.
  2. Add reserved pasta water as needed to create a sauce.
  3. Stir in the fresh basil, parmesan cheese, and balsamic vinegar if using.
  4. Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil and cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes when roasting the tomatoes.

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