Ultimate Roasted Tomato Pasta: A Game-Changing Recipe!

This is something I threw together one day when I was faced with an abundance of fresh cherry tomatoes and basil from my garden. Delish!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
39 mins
Total Time:
59 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1(10 ounce) basketcherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1tablespoonolive oil

  • 1teaspoonminced garlic

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 4ouncesangel hair pasta

  • 3basil leaves, cut into thin strips, or more to taste

  • 1dashred pepper flakes

  • 2tablespoonsfresh grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste (Optional)

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Combine tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well mixed; spread on a shallow-sided baking sheet.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until tomatoes are soft and wrinkled, 25 to 30 minutes.

  4. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain; reserving a small amount of cooking water.

  5. Spoon tomatoes with their juices into a small saucepan; add basil and red pepper flakes. Mix in reserved cooking water to thin tomato mixture to desired consistency. Cook and stir over low heat until warmed, about 5 minutes; stir in pasta. Top with Parmesan cheese before serving.

Cook’s Notes:

Grape tomatoes can be substituted for cherry tomatoes.

Chicken stock can be used instead of pasta water to thin tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe2
Calories287
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
11g
14%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Cholesterol
4mg
1%
Sodium
283mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
40g
14%
Dietary Fiber
5g
17%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
11g
Vitamin C
39mg
197%
Calcium
179mg
14%
Iron
4mg
23%
Potassium
633mg
13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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