Mediterranean Pasta with Fire Roasted Tomatoes

By SaraB

Ingredients

• 2 lbs medium plum tomatoes (10-12), halved lengthwise
• 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbs Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (scant!)
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp coarse grind black pepper
• 8 oz pasta

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Place tomato halves, cut sides up, in foil-lined 15x10x1" pan sprayed with no stick cooking spray. Mix 1/4 cup oil, garlic and seasonings in small bowl. Spoon over tomatoes. Drizzle with 2 Tbs remaining oil.

Roast in preheated 400 oven 45-60 minutes until tomatoes are soft and browned on top.

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