Description
Roasted Tomato Garlic Pasta is a simple yet elegant dish that brings together the sweetness of roasted cherry tomatoes and aromatic garlic, all enveloped in your favorite pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing dinner guests, this flavorful meal offers a delightful burst of color and taste that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With just a few key ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can create an unforgettable dining experience in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (about 1 pint)
- 4 cloves garlic (unpeeled)
- 8 oz pasta (penne recommended)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss cherry tomatoes and unpeeled garlic cloves in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until blistered.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Once roasted, peel garlic cloves and crush them. In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil and crushed garlic until fragrant.
- Add roasted tomatoes to the pan, gently mashing some to create a sauce.
- Toss drained pasta into the tomato-garlic mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Remove from heat, mix in chopped basil and Parmesan cheese, then serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 245mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg