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Roasted Tomato Pasta

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Serves: 4 -6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pasta I used Cavatappi
  • 1.5 lbs cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • 4 garlic cloves, sliced in half
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 cup chopped basil

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Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F
  2. Add the tomatoes and garlic to a large brasier pan or oven safe dish. Toss with the olive oil and seasoning. Roast in the oven for 35 minutes, until they start to burst and brown slightly
  3. While the tomatoes roast, prepare the pasta as instructed on the package. Set aside 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
  4. Remove the roasted tomatoes from the oven and mash them gently to create a sauce. Add the reserved pasta water and chopped basil. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
  5. Add in the cooked pasta and mix well until saucy. Top with fresh basil and spoonfuls of pesto or cheese.