Roasted Tomato and Basil Pasta
Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta with Garlic, Olive Oil & Fresh Basil
Ingredients:
500g (1 lb) cherry or grape tomatoes
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
300g (10 oz) spaghetti or linguine
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (plus whole leaves for garnish)
Optional: balsamic glaze or lemon zest for finishing
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and chili flakes on a baking tray.
Roast for 25–30 minutes, or until tomatoes are blistered and lightly caramelized.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
Transfer roasted tomatoes and garlic (with their oil) to a large skillet. Mash gently with a spoon to create a chunky sauce.
Add cooked pasta and toss gently, adding reserved pasta water a bit at a time until desired sauciness is reached.
Stir in Parmesan and chopped basil. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot, topped with more Parmesan, fresh basil, and an optional drizzle of balsamic glaze or lemon zest.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 3–4 servings
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This Roasted Tomato & Basil Pasta is what weeknight dreams are made of Rich, garlicky, and effortlessly elegant.
Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta with Garlic, Olive Oil & Fresh Basil
Ingredients:
500g (1 lb) cherry or grape tomatoes
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
300g (10 oz) spaghetti or linguine
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (plus whole leaves for garnish)
Optional: balsamic glaze or lemon zest for finishing
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and chili flakes on a baking tray.
Roast for 25–30 minutes, or until tomatoes are blistered and lightly caramelized.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
Transfer roasted tomatoes and garlic (with their oil) to a large skillet. Mash gently with a spoon to create a chunky sauce.
Add cooked pasta and toss gently, adding reserved pasta water a bit at a time until desired sauciness is reached.
Stir in Parmesan and chopped basil. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot, topped with more Parmesan, fresh basil, and an optional drizzle of balsamic glaze or lemon zest.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 3–4 servings
#roastedtomatopasta #basilpasta #cherrytomatopasta #vegetarianpasta #simpleitaliandinner #ovenroastedtomatoes #freshbasilflavor #garlictomatosauce #easyweeknightmeals #pastanight #meatlessmonday #comfortfooditalian #tomatobasilmagic #quickhomemadepasta #slowroastedveggies #pastaandparmesan #rusticpasta #seasonalitalian #mediterraneandinner #pastasimplicity
This Roasted Tomato & Basil Pasta is what weeknight dreams are made of Rich, garlicky, and effortlessly elegant.
Roasted Tomato and Basil Pasta
Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta with Garlic, Olive Oil & Fresh Basil
Ingredients:
500g (1 lb) cherry or grape tomatoes
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
300g (10 oz) spaghetti or linguine
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (plus whole leaves for garnish)
Optional: balsamic glaze or lemon zest for finishing
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and chili flakes on a baking tray.
Roast for 25–30 minutes, or until tomatoes are blistered and lightly caramelized.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
Transfer roasted tomatoes and garlic (with their oil) to a large skillet. Mash gently with a spoon to create a chunky sauce.
Add cooked pasta and toss gently, adding reserved pasta water a bit at a time until desired sauciness is reached.
Stir in Parmesan and chopped basil. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot, topped with more Parmesan, fresh basil, and an optional drizzle of balsamic glaze or lemon zest.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 3–4 servings
#roastedtomatopasta #basilpasta #cherrytomatopasta #vegetarianpasta #simpleitaliandinner #ovenroastedtomatoes #freshbasilflavor #garlictomatosauce #easyweeknightmeals #pastanight #meatlessmonday #comfortfooditalian #tomatobasilmagic #quickhomemadepasta #slowroastedveggies #pastaandparmesan #rusticpasta #seasonalitalian #mediterraneandinner #pastasimplicity
This Roasted Tomato & Basil Pasta is what weeknight dreams are made of Rich, garlicky, and effortlessly elegant.
