Simple Tomato Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1 small white onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tin of good quality chopped tomatoes or passata
- A generous handful of fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped (plus extra for sprinkling)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for frying
- A generous pinch of salt and pepper for seasoning
- Your favourite pasta, to serve
Slow roasted tomatoes
- About 250g cherry tomatoes
- Olive oil for drizzling
- 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.
In the meantime, add oil to a large pan and heat it.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it starts to caramelize and brown slightly.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the 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 the chopped basil and cook for another minute.
While the sauce cooks, prepare 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
Avoid roasting the tomatoes at higher temperatures to keep their shape, similar to sun-dried tomatoes.
