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Sweet & Spicy Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 tsp honey (optional, for extra caramelization)
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • 12 oz pasta of choice (spaghetti, fusilli, penne, etc.)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan (optional, or vegan substitute)
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon (for brightness)
  • Toasted pine nuts or walnuts
  • A swirl of pesto or ricotta
  • Fresh thyme or oregano in place of basil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).; On a baking sheet, toss halved cherry tomatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, honey, salt, and pepper.; Roast for 20–25 minutes until tomatoes are soft, blistered, and slightly caramelized.
  • While tomatoes roast, cook pasta according to package directions in salted water.; Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
  • In a large bowl or skillet, combine roasted tomato mixture, drained pasta, remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and a splash of reserved pasta water.; Stir in fresh basil and parmesan (if using).; Toss well until coated and glossy. Add more pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.