Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Roasted Tomato Garlic Pasta, a dish that brings the warmth of Italian cuisine to your dinner table. With sweet, caramelized cherry tomatoes and fragrant garlic enveloping perfectly cooked pasta, this recipe is both comforting and sophisticated. Perfect for busy weeknights, it takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and will impress your family and friends with its vibrant colors and rich taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or penne
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 6 garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a baking sheet, toss cherry tomatoes and whole garlic cloves with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for about 20 minutes until caramelized.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Combine roasted tomatoes and garlic with the drained pasta in a large pot. Toss gently.
- Add torn basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until well combined.
- Serve immediately with an extra drizzle of olive oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg