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Roasted Tomato Garlic Pasta

A simple yet flavorful pasta dish featuring oven-roasted tomatoes and garlic, perfect for weeknights or dinner parties.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 8 cloves garlic peeled
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • fresh basil leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Pot for boiling pasta
  • Large pan for tossing pasta

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine halved cherry tomatoes and whole garlic cloves with olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss to coat.
  3. Spread tomatoes and garlic on the baking sheet. Roast 20–25 minutes until tomatoes are soft and garlic is golden.
  4. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain the rest.
  5. Mash roasted garlic cloves with a fork. Transfer tomatoes and garlic to a large pan.
  6. Add cooked pasta to the pan. Toss with reserved pasta water until desired sauce consistency is reached.
  7. Stir in red pepper flakes and half of the Parmesan. Mix until pasta is coated.
  8. Plate pasta, garnish with basil and remaining Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use ripe cherry tomatoes for maximum flavor. Optional: add cream or vegetables for variation.