Description
Roasted tomato penne brings Mediterranean sunshine to pasta lovers’ tables. Juicy tomatoes caramelize with herbs, creating a rich sauce that coats perfectly al dente noodles and welcomes you to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) Roma tomatoes, trimmed and halved (quartered if large)
Dairy and Cheese:
- ⅓ cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 pound (454 grams) penne pasta, cooked according to package directions
Herbs, Oil, and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring a non-stick surface for effortless roasting.
- Slice Roma tomatoes and gently tumble them in a mixing vessel with fragrant olive oil, delicate thyme sprigs, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper, ensuring each tomato is luxuriously coated.
- Spread the seasoned tomatoes onto the prepared sheet, positioning cut sides upward to maximize caramelization and concentrate their natural sweetness.
- Roast the tomatoes in the heated oven for approximately 25-30 minutes, watching them transform into intensely flavored, slightly wrinkled jewels of culinary delight.
- Simultaneously, cook penne pasta in a generously salted pot of boiling water until perfectly al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Transfer the tender pasta into serving vessels, creating a warm foundation for the roasted tomatoes.
- Layer the caramelized tomatoes generously over the penne, allowing their concentrated essence to mingle with the pasta.
- Crumble creamy goat cheese across the dish, letting its richness melt slightly from the residual heat.
- Garnish with additional fresh thyme leaves for a burst of herbal aroma and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately, inviting diners to savor the harmonious blend of roasted tomatoes, pasta, and tangy cheese.
Notes
- Elevate ordinary pasta by transforming humble Roma tomatoes into concentrated bursts of intense, caramelized goodness.
- Create a restaurant-quality meal in just 40 minutes using minimal ingredients and maximum flavor techniques.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg