PASTA WITH ROASTED GARLIC, CHERRY TOMATOES AND BASIL

Pasta With Roasted Garlic, Cherry Tomatoes and Basil image

Provided by sofie-a-toast

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs cherry tomatoes
10 garlic cloves
1/2 cup french breadcrumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1 lb fusilli or 1 lb angel hair pasta
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
balsamic vinegar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400. Halve tomatoes and garlic cloves and toss with olive oil and balsamic (to taste - probably just a few dashes) in a baking dish.
Combine bread crumbs, parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste. Spoon mixture evenly over tomatoes.
Roast mixture for 30-40 minutes or until mixture is bubbly, browned, or slightly thickened.
Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted water, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well.
Add pasta to the tomato mixture and toss with fresh chopped basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 674.8, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 303.6, Carbohydrate 109.4, Fiber 15.4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 17.2