Roasted Tomato Penne

Roasted Tomato Penne

Ingredients:

• olive oil (I use about 1/4 C for the amount of tomatoes I usually use)
• 3-5 cloves minced garlic, depending on your taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• dash of crushed red pepper flakes
• tomatoes, chopped (I use enough to fill the bottom of a 9x13, usually about 4 cups I think. I esp like this with halved cherry tomatoes and use 3 of those 10.5 oz containers)
• 1 box whole wheat penne pasta, cooked according to package directions
• Toppings:
• freshly grated parmesan cheese
• fresh chopped basil

-Optional:
-Add 1 C raw shrimp before cooking to add some additional protein and round out the meal. I love either way. I am sure you could add chicken and other items per your preference.

Directions:
Combine olive oil, garlic, salt, and peppers. Add tomatoes and toss in olive oil mixture. Spread in 9x13 pan and roast at 450F for about 18 minutes. Toss with pasta and top at the table with parmesan cheese and basil.

Notes:
The amounts are not exact and the recipe is very forgiving. This is very versatile depending on your taste and what you have available. Any type of tomato turns out yummy. Pair with chicken or fish or just have as a main dish (that's what we do, occasionally adding shrimp). You can add in zucchini and onion if you like. It is so easy but tastes elegant and fresh. Perfect taste of summer, but we eat it all year round! Lots of other yummy recipes use roasted tomatoes as an ingredient as well. Roasting is my favorite way to prepare veggies.