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Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 # Pasta - Linguini or Fettuccine
  • 1 cup of Pesto
  • 2 cups of cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
  • Parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Start a large pot of well salted water (2-3 quarts) to boil
  • Slice the tomatoes in half
  • Place the halved tomatoes in a large bowl, add the oil, garlic powder, Italian Seasoning, salt and pepper and toss.
  • Cover a half sheet pan with foil and spread the tomatoes on the pan.
  • Roast the tomatoes in the oven for 10-15 minutes, until soft.
  • When the water comes to a boil, add the pasta and cook to el dente'
  • When the pasta is done, drain it and then stir the pesto through.
  • Place the roasted tomatoes over the top of the pasta and stir through before serving,
  • Garnish with some fresh chopped parsley.