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    You are here: Home / Recipes / Pasta

    Pasta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

    Published: May 7, 2020 · Modified: Feb 24, 2022 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links. 3 Comments

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    Pan Roasted Cherry Tomatoes tossed over pasta makes an amazing pasta dinner recipe or Italian side dish. It is a lightly seasoned pasta dish that gets its flavor from the delicious fresh tomato juice, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and balsamic.

    Pan Roasted Tomato Pasta in a bowl topped with bread crumbs and parmesan cheese

    Cherry or grape tomatoes are slow “roasted” in a extra virgin olive oil and then tossed with plenty of garlic, a little sugar and balsamic. The best part is the toasted bread crumbs, parm cheese, and fresh basil that tops off this dish!

    This is a great recipe to make if you have a summer garden full of cherry tomatoes or if you have some tomatoes that need to be used before they turn.

    Pasta tossed with pan roasted tomatoes and topped with toasted bread crumbs and parm cheese

    If you are looking for more of a traditional tomato based marinara sauce you can check out this Homemade Marinara Sauce or Easy Tomato Cream Sauce.

    How to Make Pasta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

    While making the pan roasted tomato sauce you will want to boil the water and cook your pasta according to package instructions.

    In a large skillet (that has a lid, because the tomatoes will sputter in the oil as they pop) over medium low heat add ½ cup good extra virgin olive oil. Let it heat for a minute or two. Add 1 ½ to 2 lbs of cherry or grape tomatoes. Let the tomatoes saute for 15 minutes.

    a wooden bowl of cherry tomatoes

    TIP: For the last 5 minutes lightly press on some of the tomatoes with a wooden spoon to release a little extra juice.

    Cherry tomatoes that have been roasted in a skillet, with a wooden spoon in the pan

    Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and let them warm for 5 minutes.

    Off the heat add 1 ½ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoon sugar, and 2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar. Stir it around the pan and then pour it over the cooked pasta. Toss in a lot of fresh torn basil.

    In the now empty skillet melt 1 tablespoon butter over low heat. Add ½ cup panko bread crumbs and toast them until they are golden brown and smell like toast.

    Toasted panko bread crumbs
    Toasted Panko Bread Crumbs

    Serving

    Taste the pasta for additional salt or drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

    Then to serve toss the pasta with fresh shaved parmesan cheese and top with the toasted bread crumbs.

    bowl of pasta topped with pan roasted tomato sauce and parm cheese
    Pasta with Pan Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

    This makes an excellent light entree or Italian side dish for meatballs or Italian Meatloaf!

    Pasta

    I highly recommend using Capellini pasta for this recipe, which is also called angel hair or thin spaghetti. There is nothing like a big of the delicate noodles coated in the sweet roasted tomato and garlic flavor!

    You can certainly use spaghetti, bucatini or linguini as well. I would just recommend sticking with a “string” style pasta versus something like penne or rigatoni.

    Pasta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

    bowl of pasta topped with pan roasted tomato sauce and parm cheese

    Pasta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

    A deliciously light pasta dish made with fresh pan roasted tomatoes and garlic seasoned with extra virgin olive oil, basil, and balsamic. Also makes a great Italian side dish!
    4.67 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb spaghetti or spaghettini cooked per package instructions
    • 1 ½ lbs to 2 lbs. cherry or grape tomatoes
    • ½ cup good extra virgin olive oil
    • 4 plump garlic cloves thinly sliced
    • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
    • red pepper flakes to taste
    • 2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon sugar

    For Serving

    • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
    • 1 tbsp butter
    • fresh basil
    • fresh grated parmesan cheese
    • additional extra virgin olive oil
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    Instructions

    • In a large skillet (that has a lid) over medium low heat add ½ cup extra virgin olive oil. Once the oil is warm add the tomatoes. Roast in the pan, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. For the last 5 minutes lightly press a few of the tomatoes with a wooden spoon to release a little juice.
      NOTE: BE CAREFUL, THE TOMATOES WILL POP AS THEY START TO WARM. Have the lid ready.
    • Add the garlic and simmer for another 5 minutes.
    • Off the heat stir in the 1 ½ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar and 1 teaspoon sugar. Pour over the cooked pasta and toss in a lot of fresh torn basil.
      Taste for additional salt, also another drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
    • In the now empty pan add 1 tablespoon butter and the ½ cup panko bread crumbs. Brown over low heat until the bread crumbs are golden and smell like toast.

    Serving

    • Top the pasta with the toasted bread crumbs, fresh grated parmesan, and more basil.

    Notes:

    This recipe can easily be halved to serve 2-3 people.
    Did you try this recipe? Connect with me & let me know how it turned out by commenting below!
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    If nutrition facts are provided they are calculated as an estimate to the best of our knowledge.

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    Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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    1. Carli

      August 09, 2021 at 8:22 pm

      4 stars
      I loved it! But my husband claims it is too sweet. Our garden tomatoes are on be sweet side, so maybe don’t add sugar if yours are too. Will need to play around with the recipe to get him to try it next time

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    2. Nur

      February 12, 2021 at 6:24 pm

      5 stars
      My kids love it it is so simple to make

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    3. Susana Jimenez

      December 11, 2020 at 6:18 pm

      5 stars
      love it! simple and delish

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