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 (extra for sprinkling)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil for frying
- A generous pinch of salt and pepper for seasoning
Slow roasted tomatoes
- About 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- A generous drizzle of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pasta
- Your favorite pasta (for 3-4 servings)
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. Roast in the oven 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. Add 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 chopped basil and cook for another minute.
Cook your favorite 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.
Tips
Roast tomatoes at a low temperature to keep their shape, similar to sun-dried tomatoes, and avoid higher temperatures that would make them like tomato sauce.
