How to Make Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Angel Hair - A Step-by-Step Guide

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Angel Hair is a simple yet incredibly flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion. This recipe combines the sweetness of roasted cherry tomatoes with the delicate texture of angel hair pasta, creating a dish that is both comforting and elegant.

Roasting the cherry tomatoes brings out their natural sweetness and intensifies their flavor, while the angel hair pasta provides a light and delicate base that allows th...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 1 (10 ounce) basket cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 3 basil leaves, cut into thin strips, or more to taste
  • 1 dash red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 39 mins
  • Total Time: 59 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well mixed; spread on a shallow-sided baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tomatoes are soft and wrinkled, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain; reserving a small amount of cooking water.
  • Spoon tomatoes with their juices into a small saucepan; add basil and red pepper flakes. Mix in reserved cooking water to thin tomato mixture to desired consistency. Cook and stir over low heat until warmed, about 5 minutes; stir in pasta. Top with Parmesan cheese before serving.
  • Nutrition

    287 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 283mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 39mg
    • Calcium: 179mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 633mg