Pasta, Mediterranean with Fire Roasted Tomatoes

By Bob_Bazzle

Nutrition Information Per Serving:
Calories: 339 Sodium: 171 mg
Fat: 19 g Carbohydrates: 36 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 6 g

Ingredients

• 2 pounds medium plum tomatoes (10 to 12), halved lengthwise
• 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Rosemary, Crushed
• 1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Thyme Leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Oregano Leaves, Mediterranean
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Red Pepper, Crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Sicilian Sea Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Black Pepper, Coarse Grind
• 8 ounces pasta, such as spaghetti or fettucine

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place tomato halves, cut-sides up, in foil-lined 15x10x1-inch pan sprayed with no stick cooking spray. Mix 1/4 cup of the olive oil, minced garlic and seasonings in small bowl. Spoon over tomatoes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the remaining olive oil.
2. Roast 45 to 60 minutes until tomatoes are soft and browned on top.

3. Prepare pasta as directed on package. Drain well. Place 1/2 of the roasted tomatoes and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in large bowl. Coarsely mash tomatoes. Add pasta and remaining roasted tomatoes; toss to mix well. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese and additional crushed red pepper, if desired.