Slow-Roasted Tomato and Garlic Sauce for Pasta

Name: Slow-Roasted Tomato and Garlic Sauce for Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 cups, halved cherry tomatoes; 4, peeled and halved garlic cloves; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup, chopped fresh basil; 12 oz spaghetti; 1/2 cup pasta water

A rich, deeply flavored sauce made from tomatoes slowly roasted with garlic, perfect for coating pasta and highlighting garden-fresh ingredients.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: One Pot

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 50 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 cups, halved cherry tomatoes
4, peeled and halved garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 cup, chopped fresh basil
12 oz spaghetti
1/2 cup pasta water

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss halved cherry tomatoes, halved garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes in roasting pan. Roast 40 minutes until tomatoes soften and caramelize.
Step 2: While tomatoes roast, boil 12 oz spaghetti in salted water until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
Step 3: Remove garlic from tomato mixture, transfer puree to saucepan, and stir in 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil. Add drained spaghetti and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, tossing until sauce coats pasta evenly.