Roasted Tomato Garlic Pasta
Roasted Tomato Garlic Pasta is a delightful dish that beautifully marries the sweet, rich flavors of roasted cherry tomatoes and aromatic garlic. This simple yet flavorful recipe is perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to elegant gatherings with friends. With minimal effort, you can create a comforting meal that bursts with vibrant taste and fresh ingredients. The combination of juicy tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and fresh basil makes this pasta not just a dish but an experience that will impress your taste buds and your guests alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes
- 1 head garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound pasta (spaghetti or choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse and dry cherry tomatoes; place in a large bowl.
- Slice off the top of the garlic head to expose cloves.
- Drizzle cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using), then toss.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; spread seasoned tomatoes in a single layer and place garlic cut side up on the sheet. Drizzle remaining olive oil over garlic.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until tomatoes are blistered and garlic is soft.
- Meanwhile, boil salted water in a large pot; cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve about 1 cup pasta cooking water before draining; keep pasta warm without rinsing.
- Once roasted, let tomatoes and garlic cool slightly; squeeze roasted garlic cloves into a large bowl.
- Mash together roasted tomatoes and garlic until combined; stir in remaining olive oil and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Toss cooked pasta with tomato mixture, adding reserved pasta water as necessary for desired consistency.
- Fold in fresh basil just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 330g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 5mg