Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce with Spaghetti

For an easy dinner that's full of fresh flavor, try this homemade roasted cherry tomato-garlic sauce that's the perfect complement to spaghetti.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 519 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
• 1 head garlic
• 2 pints cherry tomatoes
• 2 drizzles extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• ¼ cup fresh basil, cut into strips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 3

Cut the top off of the head of garlic and place on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with oil and wrap up.

Step 4

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 5

Place tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Step 6

Roast in the oven with garlic for 20 minutes more.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and let cool until safe to handle, 10 to 20 minutes. Place tomatoes in a large bowl and squeeze roasted garlic onto tomatoes. Mash using a potato masher into a sauce.

Step 8

Add spaghetti to sauce; mix well and top with mozzarella cheese and basil. Season with salt and pepper.