Simple Tomato Pasta with Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1 small white onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes or passata
- A generous handful fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- A generous pinch salt and pepper
Slow roasted tomatoes
- about 250g cherry tomatoes
- olive oil, generous drizzle
- salt and pepper, to taste
Pasta
- pasta, for 3-4 servings
Preparation
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half
Place the tomatoes on a baking tray with the cut side facing up
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper
Roast in the oven at 150 degrees Celsius for 35-40 minutes, avoiding higher temperatures to keep the tomatoes' shape like sundried tomatoes
Heat olive oil in a large pan
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until caramelized and slightly brown
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute
Add the chopped tomatoes and mix well
Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions
Stir in the chopped basil and cook for one more minute
Drain the cooked pasta
Add the pasta to the pan with the tomato sauce
Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves
Top with the slow roasted cherry tomatoes
Tips
The tomato sauce can be served as is without blending
