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Roasted Tomato Garlic Pasta

A deliciously simple recipe featuring roasted tomatoes and garlic, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz spaghetti or any pasta of choice
Roasted Tomatoes
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 4 cloves garlic unpeeled
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for roasting
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
Pasta Sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated, optional
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed

Method
 

Roast the Tomatoes and Garlic
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. On a baking sheet, toss the halved cherry tomatoes and unpeeled garlic cloves with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the tomatoes are blistered and garlic is soft.
Cook the Pasta
  1. While the tomatoes are roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander.
Combine and Serve
  1. In a large mixing bowl, squeeze the roasted garlic out of its skins and mash it with a fork.
  2. Add the roasted tomatoes, cooked pasta, basil, lemon juice, and reserved pasta water. Toss to combine.
  3. Serve warm, topped with grated parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins for variation.

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