Description
A delightful pasta bake featuring roasted cherry tomatoes, creamy sauce, and vibrant herbs—perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Toss tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper, then roast for 20 minutes.
- Combine pasta, tomatoes, cream, and half of the parmesan.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional vegetables or proteins! Suitable for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg