Description
This Spicy Tomato Garlic Confit Pasta is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines slow-roasted cherry tomatoes and garlic cloves with al dente pasta, fresh basil, and a hint of Parmesan cheese. The garlic and tomatoes are gently cooked in olive oil until tender, creating a rich sauce that coats the pasta beautifully. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a special gathering.
Ingredients
For the Tomato Garlic Confit:
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes
- 8 garlic cloves (peeled and left whole)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Pasta:
- 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 300°F.
- Prepare the confit: In a small baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, garlic cloves, red pepper flakes, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Bake for 45–50 minutes until tomatoes are soft and garlic is tender.
- Cook the pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Combine: Mash garlic cloves and some tomatoes into oil to make a chunky sauce. Toss with cooked pasta, adding reserved water as needed. Stir in basil and Parmesan.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use heirloom cherry tomatoes for extra sweetness and color.
- For more heat, add extra chili flakes or fresh chili.
- This pasta is delicious chilled the next day.
