Description
This Roasted Tomato Pasta is a delightful, creamy dish featuring sweet roasted tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
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- 500g cherry or grape tomatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, whole and peeled
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 350g pasta (penne, rigatoni, spaghetti, etc.)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Optional: 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Place cherry tomatoes and garlic on a baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Roast for 20–25 minutes until tomatoes are burst and caramelized.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Transfer roasted tomatoes and garlic (with juices) to a skillet over medium heat. Gently mash them.
- Add cream and a splash of reserved pasta water, stirring to create a creamy sauce.
- Stir in Parmesan and let it melt into the sauce.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly.
- Top with fresh basil, extra cheese, and red pepper flakes if using. Serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite pasta shape.
- For a spicier kick, use more red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg