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Roasted Tomato Garlic Pasta

Roasted Tomato Garlic Pasta: Simple Comfort on Your Plate

Roasted Tomato Garlic Pasta is a heartwarming vegetarian dish that combines sweet tomatoes and rich garlic for an easy, customizable meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes caramelize beautifully while roasting
  • 1 head garlic fresh for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil essential for roasting
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • optional teaspoon red pepper flakes for spice
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar optional for depth
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces pasta spaghetti or your choice
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil for freshness
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pot
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Rinse and dry the cherry tomatoes thoroughly.
  3. Slice off the top of the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt.
  4. Season the tomatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, then toss to coat.
  5. Spread the tomatoes and garlic on the baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  7. After roasting, squeeze the garlic into a bowl and mash with the tomatoes.
  8. Add remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar to the mixture, seasoning to taste.
  9. Toss the cooked pasta with the roasted tomato mixture.
  10. Fold in the chopped basil and serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Check on roasting ingredients every 10 minutes to avoid burning. Reserve pasta water for sauce consistency.

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