Spaghetti With Roasted Tomatoes Recipes

SPAGHETTI WITH TAPENADE SAUCE AND ROASTED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Bring a large pot of water over medium heat to a boil. Salt the water, add the spaghetti and cook to al dente. Remove and reserve a cup or so of the cooking liquid before draining.
• Add the tomatoes to a small bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with oregano. Scatter the tomatoes on a baking rack over a baking sheet and roast about 20 minutes.
• Heat about 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the anchovies, working them into oil with a wooden spoon. Stir in the capers, red pepper flakes, garlic, olives, and a splash of olive brine, and saute 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the pasta cooking liquid, about 1 cup, and toss in the pasta.
• Put the tapenade pasta into serving bowls and top with oven roasted cherry tomatoes. Serve as a first course or alongside a seafood entree.

PASTA WITH ROASTED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 475 degrees F. Quarter the tomatoes, then scoop the seeds and pulp into a sieve set over a bowl (reserve the tomatoes). Press on the seeds and pulp to extract the juice (you should have about 1/2 cup). Chop the tomatoes and toss with 3 tablespoons olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt. Toss the zucchini with 3 tablespoons olive oil on a separate baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast, switching the position of the pans halfway through, until tender and browned in spots, 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta as the label directs; reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add the cherry peppers; cook 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste, then the reserved tomato juice and 1/2 cup cooking water. Bring to a boil; simmer until reduced by half, 5 minutes. Add the pasta, vegetables, basil and parmesan to the skillet; season with salt. Cook, tossing, 1 minute, adding more of the reserved cooking water as needed to loosen.

SPAGHETTI WITH ROASTED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 450F; adjust oven rack to highest shelf.
• Gently combine tomatoes with garlic, oil, basil, sugar, Tabasco, salt, pepper and cheese in large bowl.
• Arrange tomato mixture in single layer on large, low-sided (or tomatoes will steam) non-stick or non-reactive baking sheet.
• (I find it easier to cover baking sheet with foil- makes for easier clean-up).
• Bake for 30 minutes or until tomatoes are tender and edges have charred.
• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
• Drain well and immediately toss with tomato mixture in large serving bowl.
• Serve with extra cheese and pass the peppermill.

PASTA WITH ROASTED GARLIC AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a bowl toss sliced tomatoes, sliced garlic, oil, basil, salt, hot pepper flakes and ground pepper.
• Place in a 9 X 13 metal cake pan and roast at 400°F for approximately 30 minute.
• The tomatoes should be shriveled and the garlic tender.
• Cook pasta in a pot of salted boiling water while tomatoes and garlic are cooking.
• Drain and return pasta to pot.
• Add garlic tomato mixture and parsley, tossing to coat.
• Serve with sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
• If you don't have any fresh Parmesan try other sharp hard cheeses such as Romano or Asiago.