Simple Roasted Sungold Cherry Tomato Pasta

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups sungold cherry tomatoes, halved

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 10 oz spaghetti or your favorite pasta

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Roast the tomatoes — Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Roast 15–20 minutes until slightly caramelized.

2. Cook the pasta — Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.

3. Combine — Toss pasta with roasted tomatoes, Parmesan, and basil. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a silky sauce.

4. Finish & Serve — Sprinkle red pepper flakes if desired and a little extra Parmesan. Serve warm with a drizzle of olive oil.