ROASTED CHERRY TOMATO PASTA

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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.

Provided by Kim

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

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

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.
Roast, uncovered, in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, for 40 minutes.
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.
Remove tomatoes from the oven and stir into the pasta with fresh basil. Top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.5 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 2.8 g