Simple Tomato Pasta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1 small white onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes or passata
- A generous handful fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Your favourite pasta
Slow roasted tomatoes
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- Olive oil (generous drizzle)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
Slice the tomatoes in halves and place them on a baking tray with the flesh facing upwards.
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Place the tray in the oven and slow roast the tomatoes at 150 degrees Celsius for 35-40 minutes.
Add oil to a large pan and heat it.
Add chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it starts to caramelize and turn slightly brown.
Add crushed garlic and cook for another minute.
Add chopped tomatoes and mix everything together.
Turn the heat down to a simmer, cover with a lid, and let the sauce cook for 20-25 minutes.
Add chopped basil and cook for another minute.
While the sauce is cooking, cook your favourite pasta according to the packet instructions.
Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the tomato sauce.
Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves and top with the slow roasted cherry tomatoes.
Tips
Roast tomatoes at a low temperature to maintain their shape and avoid them turning into sauce.
