Roasted Tomato Pasta
Easy roasted cherry tomato penne pasta. The cherry tomato pasta sauce is bright and fragrant, making for a healthy pasta dish you can feel good eating!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 380kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 6 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh basil
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place the cherry tomatoes and garlic in an oven-safe baking dish. Pour the olive oil on top, and season with salt, pepper and thyme. Toss until well combined.
- Roast in the preheated oven until the cherry tomatoes burst and become fragrant, about 30 minutes.
- While the tomatoes are roasting, cook the pasta in a pot of salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of the cooking liquid.
- When the tomatoes are cooked, transfer the cooked pasta to the baking dish along with ¼ of the reserved cooking liquid and toss to combine. Add more cooking liquid if desired.
- Garnish with basil and serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
Tip: Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 612mg | Potassium: 669mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1243IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg