Pasta With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Submitted by Chef #214039

"healthy"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 200 g whole wheat pasta
• 250 g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 100 g pine nuts
• balsamic vinegar, to dress

directions

1. Preheat oven to 200°C/Gas 6.
2. Place the pine nuts in a small pan over a low heat and toast, stirring frequently until golden in colour. Set aside.
3. Bring a medium-sized pan of water to the boil, add the pasta and cook according to the instructions, or until al dente.
4. Meanwhile, place the cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle with a little olive oil. Roast for 4-5 minutes.
5. Drain the pasta, then toss with the tomatoes and their juices, the basil and toasted pine nuts. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve.