Simple Tomato Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1 small white onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tin of good quality chopped tomatoes or passata
- A generous handful of fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- A generous pinch of salt and pepper
- Your favourite pasta
Slow roasted tomatoes
- About 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- A generous drizzle of olive oil
- 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 to keep their shape.
In the meantime, add the 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 to the pan and mix everything together. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover with a lid, and cook for 20-25 minutes. Add the chopped basil and cook for another minute.
While the sauce is cooking, prepare your favourite pasta according to the package 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.
