Description
Creamy Roasted Tomato Pasta is a comforting dish that transforms simple ingredients into an indulgent experience. The sweet, roasted tomatoes meld beautifully with rich heavy cream and fragrant basil, creating a savory sauce that clings to your favorite pasta. Perfect for cozy nights or elegant dinner parties, this recipe is easy to prepare and guarantees a delightful meal that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 8 ounces penne pasta (or pasta of choice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place halved tomatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 25 minutes until caramelized.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add roasted tomatoes with their juices to the skillet and mash slightly. Gradually stir in heavy cream until smooth.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with the creamy tomato sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Stir in fresh basil, serve hot, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg