Roasted Tomato Pasta Sauce
Made with just a few simple ingredients, this roasted tomato pasta sauce brings out the natural sweetness of whatever tomatoes you use, and creates an unbelievably flavorful sauce that incredibly easy to make any day of the week.
Servings: 8
Calories: 277kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds tomatoes we used a mix of cherry, grape, and campari, halved or quartered, depending on size
- 4 - 6 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Coarse salt & black pepper
- 1 16- ounce package pasta
- Thinly sliced fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F.
- Place tomatoes and garlic on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season liberally with salt & pepper. Toss to coat the tomatoes.
- Roast the tomatoes in the oven for 15 - 20 minutes, or until tomatoes have softened and juices are filling the pan.
- While tomatoes roast, cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot of salted water. Reserve about 1/2 cup pasta water before draining pasta.
- Toss pasta with roasted tomatoes and add pasta water to loosen sauce, as needed.
- Adjust seasoning with salt & pepper, and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 10mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 16mg