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Pasta with Slow-Roasted Tomatoes, Garlic & Parmesan

Simple ingredients combine to make an absolutely delicious slow-roasted tomato pasta!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pasta, slow cooker, vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3-4 cups cherry or grape tomatoes each sliced in half lengthwise (I like a combination of red and yellow tomatoes)
  • 1 head garlic separated into (unpeeled) individual cloves
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
  • 1 lb. (16 oz.) dried pasta
  • 1 cup loosely-packed fresh basil thinly sliced or chopped
  • 1 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or aluminum foil.
  • Spread the halved tomatoes and (unpeeled) garlic cloves in a single layer on the baking sheet. Lightly drizzle with olive oil, then season with generous pinches of salt and freshly-cracked black pepper. Bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the tomatoes have shriveled but are still slightly juicy. Remove and set aside.
  • About 30 minutes before removing the tomatoes from the oven, fill a large pot with generously-salted water and bring it to a boil. Add a tablespoon of salt to the water, then add the pasta and cook it al dente according to package instructions. Drain the cooked pasta, then toss with the slow-roasted tomatoes and fresh basil. Serve immediately, garnished with freshly-grated Parmesan and toasted pine nuts.

Notes

Feel free to add in any extra veggies during the slow-roasting process, such as onions, zucchini, squash, mushrooms, red peppers, etc.