Simple Rustic Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- fresh basil
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Kosher salt
- black pepper
- oregano
- 1 pound linguine or bucatini pasta
- fresh parmesan cheese
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Arrange the tomatoes and garlic in a large baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and toss with oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Bake at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water, and set aside.
When tomatoes are finished, remove them from the oven and toss with the pasta, adding small amounts of the pasta water if needed, or a drizzle of olive oil. Top with fresh basil and fresh grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
