Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta

This cherry tomato pasta is so easy and delicious! Try different types of tomatoes for color and flavor. Larger tomatoes may be cut up into smaller pieces to equal a halved cherry tomato. Serve with salad and warm bread.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 360 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• ½ cup olive oil
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• ½ cup chopped shallots
• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Spread tomatoes in a single later in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add olive oil, shallots, garlic, balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes; toss until tomatoes are coated with oil and seasonings.

Step 3

Roast, uncovered, in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, for 40 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain pasta and return to the pot.

Step 5

Remove tomatoes from the oven and stir into the pasta with fresh basil. Top with Parmesan cheese.