Baked Tomato Sauce With Pasta Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Tomato Sauce With Pasta

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Fresh Tomatoes
• Parmesan Cheese
• Dry Breadcrumbs
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Pepper
• 1 pound pasta (any shape)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

How to Make Baked Tomato Sauce With Pasta

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Select a shallow baking dish large enough to hold tomatoes in a single layer.
3. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the bottom of the baking dish.
4. Cut 2 pounds of tomatoes. If using round tomatoes, cut into quarters; if using Roma tomatoes, cut in half.
5. Toss the cut tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, ensuring all cut surfaces are coated.
6. Arrange the tomatoes cut-side up in the prepared baking dish.
7. In a small bowl, combine 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
8. Sprinkle the herb and spice mixture evenly over the tomatoes.
9. Bake for 40 minutes, or until tomatoes are very soft and slightly caramelized.
10. While the tomatoes are baking, cook 1 pound of pasta according to package directions. Drain well.
11. Gently toss the cooked pasta with the baked tomatoes and their juices in the baking dish.
12. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese (optional) and fresh parsley for garnish.