Description
A rich, umami-packed pasta dish featuring caramelized cherry tomatoes and silken roasted garlic. This farm-fresh, adaptable recipe offers bold flavor and texture contrasts with minimal effort. Perfect for cozy dinners or quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
8 oz (225g) pasta (spaghetti or penne)
2 lbs (900g) cherry tomatoes, halved
8 cloves garlic, unpeeled
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
¼ cup grated Parmesan (or halal alternative)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
Toss cherry tomatoes and whole garlic cloves with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet
Roast for 25-30 minutes until tomatoes blister and garlic turns golden
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente (follow package instructions), reserving ½ cup cooking liquid
In a large pan, mash softened garlic and mix with roasted tomatoes, stirring in cooked pasta and reserved liquid until sauce clings
Top with fresh basil and Parmesan before serving
Notes
Use any seasonal pasta shape for texture contrast
Add ½ tsp red pepper flakes for heat
Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days
For cold servings, chill thoroughly and serve with extra basil
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg