Mediterranean pasta featuring roasted tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and fresh basil with tender al dente pasta.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 21 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
02 - 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
→ Oils & Condiments
04 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
→ Pasta
05 - 12 oz dried pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
→ Herbs & Seasoning
06 - 1 tsp dried oregano
07 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
09 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
→ Cheese (optional)
10 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Place cherry tomatoes, garlic, and red onion (if using) in a large baking dish; drizzle with olive oil and season with oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine evenly.
03 - Roast in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes until tomatoes are caramelized and tender.
04 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain pasta.
05 - Add drained pasta to the baking dish with roasted tomatoes; toss well, adding reserved pasta water gradually to form a smooth sauce.
06 - Fold in fresh basil and half the cheese if using; adjust seasoning as needed.
07 - Plate immediately, garnished with remaining cheese and extra basil leaves.
