This easy Cherry Tomato Pasta recipe is a delicious mix of roasted cherry tomatoes, queso fresco, Italian herbs, and your choice of pasta. The sweet, herbaceous cherry tomato sauce may keep this meal on rotation in your home for weeks to come.
8ozqueso rancheroalso called queso fresco (or feta cheese)
½teaspoonItalian seasoning
½teaspoondried oregano
8ozdry pastaany type: regular, whole wheat, or gluten free
sliced green onionor basil, or fresh chili slices
additional protein of choice
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Instructions
Add tomatoes and garlic to a baking dish or skillet. Drizzle with oil, season with salt + pepper
Add piece of queso ranchero in the middle. Drizzle with more oil. Add Italian seasoning and oregano.
Bake at 400°F/200°C for about 30 minutes. Alternatively cook covered on the stovetop on medium-low for 15-20 minutes until the tomatoes and garlic are soft, and the cheese is melty.
In the meantime cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water
When the sauce is cooked/baked, remove garlic peels. Mash the garlic, tomatoes and cheese to create a sauce.
Add pasta and stir. Add reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed. Top with sliced green onion or basil. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve with grilled chicken or tofu for more protein.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Cherry Tomato Pasta Recipe
Serving Size
1 serving out of 4
Amount per Serving
Calories
437
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
40
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
39
mg
13
%
Sodium
733
mg
31
%
Potassium
467
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
50
g
17
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
19
g
38
%
Vitamin A
1021
IU
20
%
Vitamin C
27
mg
33
%
Calcium
359
mg
36
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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