Whole wheat spaghetti with roasted tomatoes
 
 
Packed with the goodness of whole wheat and the flavors of roasted garlic and tomatoes, this whole wheat spaghetti with roasted tomatoes makes a quick and simple weeknight meal.
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Recipe type: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: serves 2
Ingredients
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ tsp dried herbs
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
For the pasta:
  • 100 gms whole wheat spaghetti
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 1-2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • salt, to taste
  • 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • handful fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
  1. To roast the tomatoes, preheat oven to 200 C. Line a baking sheet with foil. Mix the cherry tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil and salt and pepper together and place on the baking tray. Roast for 15-18 minutes, until the tomatoes are softened.
  2. In a large pot, let some salted water come to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain the pasta, reserving the pasta water.
  3. In a large nonstick skillet, melt the butter and olive oil. Add the garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Let sizzle for a while.
  4. Add ¼ cup pasta water and then the cooked spaghetti, along with the parmesan cheese. Let simmer on low heat, stirring the pasta around, melting the cheese. Add more pasta water, till you get the desired consistency. Check seasoning.
  5. Add in the roasted tomatoes, and the chopped basil. Serve in bowls, garnishing with basil leaves and parmesan cheese on top
Recipe by The Novice Housewife at https://novicehousewife.com/2018/01/30/whole-wheat-spaghetti-roasted-tomatoes/