Pasta with Roasted Garlic & Tomatoes

By Venzie

This sauce is so easy and delicious! You could add cooked broccoli, chicken etc. to the mix if desired. (recipe by Aysha Schurman)

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes
• 12 garlic cloves, peeled
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
• 4 ounces (1/2 cup) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

YIELD: 4 servings

Directions Preheat oven to 450°. In a bowl, toss tomatoes and garlic cloves with oil; transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Roast 14-16 minutes or until very soft. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Cool tomato mixture slightly. Reserve 12 tomatoes for serving with pasta. Transfer remaining tomato mixture to a food processor. Add cream cheese and salt; process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Drain pasta; add to tomato mixture and toss to coat. Top with reserved tomatoes. Yield: 4 servings. Wine: Full-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.