And for good reason, it is frugal, goes with just about everything else, and people love it. It seems that I am not the pasta lover that others in the family are. But here recently I have begun to come around! How do I know? It used to be that if I only ate pasta once a month, I would be satisfied...but I do believe that has come to an end! Fresher and lighter sauces like this one for rustic Roasted Tomato Sauce for Pasta are making me take another look at pasta...as well as serve pasta more often.
If pasta is not as well-liked by your family as your budget would prefer, this simple dish of baked tomatoes with Parmesan cheese may change all that!
Many recipes for baked tomato sauce, call for cherry tomatoes. And those little guys do make a delicious sauce. But standard-sized tomatoes are cheaper at the marketplace, so I make Roasted Tomato Sauce for Pasta with the tomatoes I have on hand. The very same kind you might be growing in your garden. Or for those that do not have a garden, found at the farmer's market on a Saturday morning!
The best part?
This sauce is so simple, all you have to do is layer the ingredients in the baking pan, and bake. Then while it is baking, bring a big pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta. Just about the time you are draining the pasta, you will also pull this pan of Roasted Tomato Sauce for Pasta from the oven. And from there dinner time is just a tossing of the pasta away. If you find the timing of the two a bit off, the tomato sauce is happy to wait for the pasta!
Some additional thoughts on this recipe:
If using cherry tomatoes, you will want to use a generous pint basket or more, and cut each tomato in half.
Don't be shy about the seasonings! You are flavoring the pasta also.
Use plenty of salt in the cooking water for the pasta. Top salting the finished dish is not the best choice here.
And yes for those that think this is a great side dish served with meat, yes it is!
Ingredients needed for this recipe:
- tomatoes
- olive oil
- garlic
- salt
- pepper
- basil
- bread crumbs
- Parmesan cheese
- Italian Parsley
You will also need the following:
- large stock pot with a lid
- 9X13 pan
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- kitchen knife
- cutting board
- colander
Now we are ready to begin!
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| Roasted Tomato Sauce for Pasta. |
by the seat of my pants!
400-degree oven
UPDATED: 05.29.2025
4-6 fully ripe tomatoes cut into small chunks or 1 1/2 pints cherry tomatoes
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 c olive oil
1 T dry basil leaves
salt and pepper to taste
3/4 c Parmesan cheese
1/2 c dry whole wheat bread crumbs
1/3 c Italian Parsley leaves or chopped curly parsley
8 oz. spaghetti or your preferred pasta shape
4-6 fully ripe tomatoes cut into small chunks or 1 1/2 pints cherry tomatoes
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 c olive oil
1 T dry basil leaves
salt and pepper to taste
3/4 c Parmesan cheese
1/2 c dry whole wheat bread crumbs
1/3 c Italian Parsley leaves or chopped curly parsley
8 oz. spaghetti or your preferred pasta shape
Wash, dry, and cut the tomatoes into small chunks. set aside. Peel and mince the garlic.
Pour the olive oil into the bottom of a 9X13 pan, and rotate the pan to evenly distribute the oil over the bottom.
Sprinkle the minced garlic over the oil.
Add tomatoes in one even layer.
Sprinkle with the dried basil, then salt and freshly ground pepper.
Cover with the cheese and bread crumbs.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Bring all ingredients to the center of the dish, add parsley and toss with the drained pasta.
Storage options for Roasted Tomato Sauce for Pasta. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. Technically you could freeze this tossed pasta dish, but I don't recommend it.
Cover with the cheese and bread crumbs.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Bring all ingredients to the center of the dish, add parsley and toss with the drained pasta.
Offer additional cheese at the table, if desired.
Storage options for Roasted Tomato Sauce for Pasta. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. Technically you could freeze this tossed pasta dish, but I don't recommend it.
UPDATE:
For your convenience, a "copy and paste" version of Roasted Tomato Sauce for Pasta has
been included below.
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Printable "copy and paste" version:
Roasted Tomato Sauce for Pasta
by the seat of my pants!
400-degree oven
by the seat of my pants!
400-degree oven
UPDATED: 05.29.2025
4-6 fully ripe tomatoes cut into small chunks or 1 1/2 pints cherry tomatoes
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 c olive oil
1 T dry basil leaves
salt and pepper to taste
3/4 c Parmesan cheese
1/2 c dry whole wheat bread crumbs
1/3 c Italian Parsley leaves or chopped curly parsley
8 oz. spaghetti or your preferred pasta shape
4-6 fully ripe tomatoes cut into small chunks or 1 1/2 pints cherry tomatoes
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 c olive oil
1 T dry basil leaves
salt and pepper to taste
3/4 c Parmesan cheese
1/2 c dry whole wheat bread crumbs
1/3 c Italian Parsley leaves or chopped curly parsley
8 oz. spaghetti or your preferred pasta shape
Wash, dry, and cut the tomatoes into small chunks. set aside. Peel and mince the garlic.
Pour the olive oil into the bottom of a 9X13 pan, and rotate the pan to evenly distribute the oil over the bottom.
Sprinkle the minced garlic over the oil.
Add tomatoes in one even layer.
Sprinkle with the dried basil, then salt and freshly ground pepper.
Cover with the cheese and bread crumbs.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Bring all ingredients to the center of the dish, add parsley and toss with the drained pasta.
Offer additional cheese at the table, if desired.
Storage options for Roasted Tomato Sauce for Pasta. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. Technically you could freeze this tossed pasta dish, but I don't recommend it.
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Looks like I'm going to have to stock up on tomatoes! Good sauce, thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeletePam this is not only delicious, but so easy! Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it.
DeleteNothing beats homemade sauce! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner Party! Have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteHelen, any time! Thanks for hosting, I appreciate it.
DeleteSounds yummy! Thanks so much for linking up at the Unlimited Link Party 82. Shared.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dee.
DeleteNothing compares to homemade sauce. This looks so wonderful and comforting. Hello from Full Plate Thursday :)
ReplyDeleteTammy, thank you. And thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it!
DeleteThis sounds so delicious! I love the flavor of roasted tomatoes and I think I can adapt this slightly to eet my hubby's dietary needs. THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteLaura, the fun part is that you can use any tomatoes you have on hand. And when cooking with the littles, they can help. Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it.
DeleteThat sounds so delicious!
ReplyDeleteJoanne, this would be a fun one to try when you get a CSA box that is heavy on tomatoes!
DeleteMelynda, this is a really interesting way of almost incorporating a tomato bake with pasta. I wouldn't have thought to add breadcrumbs to a sauce. The aroma from these cooking would be really tantalising. Thanks for sharing this one.
ReplyDeletePauline, this can be flavored with any herbs you enjoy on pasta, I hope you like it as much as we do! Thank you for stopping by, I appreciate it.
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