BUCATINI WITH ROASTED AND FRESH TOMATOES

Bucatini with Roasted and Fresh Tomatoes image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 50m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound cherry tomatoes (3 cups)
7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 slices rustic bread, crusts removed, torn into small pieces (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano (1/2 ounce), plus more for serving
2 medium tomatoes, cut into a 1/2-inch dice (2 cups)
1/4 cup packed shredded fresh basil, plus sprigs for serving
3 tablespoons shredded fresh mint, plus sprigs for serving
12 ounces bucatini, spaghetti, or linguine
1 cup fresh ricotta

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In an 8-inch square baking dish, toss cherry tomatoes with 3 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast until bursting and charred in spots, 20 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, on a rimmed baking sheet, toss bread with 2 tablespoons oil and Pecorino Romano; season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and crisp, about 12 minutes.
Toss diced tomatoes, basil, and mint with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta; cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup liquid; drain.
Return pasta to pot; toss with roasted tomatoes, their oil, and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. (Tomatoes should coat pasta but not create much of a sauce.) Season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates, then give each a dollop of ricotta, a spoonful of fresh-tomato mixture, and a sprinkle of croutons. Serve, garnished with a sprig or two of herbs, a generous drizzle of oil, and some cheese and pepper.