Penne With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Penne With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs small cherry tomatoes or 2 lbs grape tomatoes, halved; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; sea salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese, plus more; pecorino romano cheese, for serving; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1 lb penne; 2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2
Line bottom of a casserole dish with tomato halves in a single layer.
3
Pour oil on top, season with salt and pepper.
4
Sprinkle cheese and breadcrumbs on top.
5
Bake until tomatoes have wilted, about 20 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to boil.
7
Season with enough sea salt so that water is pretty salty.
8
When tomatoes are just about done, add penne to water and cook until al dente.
9
Scoop out a cup of the pasta water and reserve.
10
Drain pasta and toss right into casserole and fold pasta into tomato mixture, adding 2-3 Tablespoons more olive oil, to coat.
11
Taste, adjust seasoning, if it is dry, add some of the pasta water.
12
Serve, passing more grated cheese at the table.
13
I have added chopped fresh basil when tossing the pasta and really love the flavor it brings.

764

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs small cherry tomatoes or 2 lbs grape tomatoes, halved, 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, to taste, fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Penne With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Penne With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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