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Roasted Tomato Garlic Pasta

Roasted Tomato Garlic Pasta: Fresh Flavors for Cozy Nights

This Roasted Tomato Garlic Pasta is a delightful dish celebrating simplicity and freshness, perfect for cozy nights.
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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 Pasta
  • 12 ounces spaghetti
For the Roasted Tomato Sauce
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes or substitute with Roma tomatoes
  • 1 whole head garlic use whole heads for best results
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin recommended
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for heat
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley if unavailable
For Serving
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated, or substitutes like Grana Padano or Pecorino
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar optional for drizzling

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare cherry tomatoes and garlic.
  2. Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Spread seasoned tomatoes on a baking sheet, placing garlic alongside, and drizzle with olive oil.
  4. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until tomatoes burst and garlic turns golden.
  5. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
  6. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the cooked pasta.
  7. Mash roasted garlic and tomatoes in a bowl, combining with olive oil and juices from the baking sheet.
  8. Mix cooked pasta with the tomato-garlic mash and add reserved pasta water as needed.
  9. Fold in torn fresh basil and adjust seasoning as needed.
  10. Serve topped with grated Parmesan and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep an eye on the roasting to prevent burning. Use a fork or potato masher for texture.

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