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Roasted Tomato Sauce Pasta Recipe

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4.2 from 10 reviews

This Roasted Tomato Sauce Pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish made by roasting fresh tomatoes and garlic, then blending them into a rich, smooth sauce. Enhanced with oregano, olive oil, and optional herbs and spices, it pairs perfectly with your favorite pasta for a comforting meal. Optional toppings like toasted breadcrumbs, nuts, capers, or fresh herbs add delightful textures and flavors.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Roasted Tomato Sauce

  • 1 kg / 34 oz small tomatoes, halved
  • 8 cloves garlic, unpeeled and crushed
  • 45 ml / 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1½ tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of chilli flakes (optional, adjust to taste)
  • Pinch of sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
  • Sprig of fresh basil (optional)

For the Pasta

  • 300 g / 10½ oz favorite pasta (gluten-free if needed)

Optional Extras

  • 2 tbsp toasted coarse breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts or almonds, toasted
  • 2 tbsp capers or sliced olives
  • Almond ricotta (or vegan ricotta)
  • Fresh herbs such as basil or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Tomatoes: Heat your oven to 220°C / 425°F. Cut the small tomatoes in halves and place them in a large baking dish. Add unpeeled garlic cloves, crushed slightly with the side of a knife to release flavor.
  2. Season and Roast: Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes and garlic. Sprinkle dried oregano, salt, pepper, and a pinch of chilli flakes if using. Add a pinch of sugar if tomatoes are too acidic, and toss in a sprig or two of fresh basil if available. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
  3. Bake Tomatoes: Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through. The tomatoes should become soft, juicy, and lightly charred in spots.
  4. Cook the Pasta: While the tomatoes roast, cook the pasta in boiling salted water until just short of al dente, then drain and set aside.
  5. Blend the Sauce: Remove basil sprigs from roasted tomatoes. Transfer tomatoes and their juices into a blender. Squeeze garlic cloves from their skins into the blender. Blend until smooth, leaving some tomato pieces whole if preferred for texture.
  6. Heat Sauce and Combine: Pour the blended sauce into a pan and warm gently over low heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Divide the pasta among four plates. Garnish with your choice of optional toppings such as toasted breadcrumbs, vegan ricotta, pine nuts, capers, and fresh herbs like parsley or basil.

Notes

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best sauce taste. Cherry or grape tomatoes work well.
  • The optional pinch of sugar helps balance acidity if tomatoes are very tangy.
  • You can keep some tomato pieces unblended for extra texture in the sauce.
  • Adjust chilli according to your heat preference or omit for a milder sauce.
  • Gluten-free pasta can be used to make this recipe gluten free.
  • Optional toppings like toasted breadcrumbs add a lovely crunch.
  • Almond or vegan ricotta provides a creamy, dairy-free finish suitable for vegans.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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