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Flavorful Oven-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Recipe with Easy Garlic Herb Butter Pasta

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A cozy and simple dish featuring oven-roasted cherry tomatoes paired with garlic herb butter pasta. This recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for comforting dinners using pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300g) cherry tomatoes, preferably ripe and firm
  • 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 8 ounces (225g) pasta (linguine, spaghetti, penne, or fusilli)
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, chopped thyme, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Spread the tomatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes until they burst and caramelize.
  4. While tomatoes roast, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup (120ml) pasta water and drain.
  5. In a skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add 1 minced garlic clove and chopped parsley, cooking gently for 2-3 minutes until fragrant without browning the garlic.
  6. Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the butter sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
  7. Fold roasted cherry tomatoes into the pasta. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
  8. Serve warm, optionally topped with freshly grated Parmesan or a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Notes

Do not rush the roasting step to allow tomatoes to caramelize properly. Keep heat low when melting butter to avoid burning garlic. Reserved pasta water helps create a silky sauce. For vegan version, substitute butter with plant-based spread or olive oil and skip cheese toppings.

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Keywords: oven-roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic herb butter pasta, easy pasta recipe, quick dinner, comfort food, roasted tomatoes, simple ingredients

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