Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh basil
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese (for serving)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Place the cherry tomatoes and garlic in an oven-safe baking dish. Pour the olive oil on top, and season with salt, pepper and thyme. Toss until well combined.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until the cherry tomatoes burst and become fragrant, about 30 minutes.
  • While the tomatoes are roasting, cook the pasta in a pot of salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of the cooking liquid.
  • When the tomatoes are cooked, transfer the cooked pasta to the baking dish along with ¼ of the reserved cooking liquid and toss to combine. Add more cooking liquid if desired.
  • Garnish with basil and serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese, if desired.