Mediterranean Pasta with Fire Roasted Tomatoes

By khojnicki

Ingredients

• 2 lbs medium plum tomatoes halved lengthwise
• 1/2 c olive oil, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp McCormick Italian Seasoning
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1/2 tsp sicilian sea salt
• 8 oz. pasta

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Place tomatoes cut sides up on a foil lined pan. Mix 1/4 c oil, garlic and seasonings in small bowl. Spoon over tomatoes. Drizzle with 2 tbsp of the remaining oil.

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

Prepare pasta as directed on package. Drain well. Place 1/2 roasted tomatoes and 2 tbsp oil in large bowl. Coarsely mash the tomatoes. add pasta and the remaining tomatoes; toss to coat pasta well. Sprinkle with shredded parmesan and additional red pepper if desired.