Description
Mediterranean penne with roasted tomato celebrates classic Italian comfort cuisine. Creamy goat cheese and caramelized tomatoes blend harmoniously, delivering complex flavors you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) pasta, penne
- ¼ cup (60 mL) olive oil
- ⅓ cup (75 g) goat cheese
- 12 oz (340 g) Roma tomatoes, trimmed and halved (quartered if large)
- 3 sprigs thyme, fresh
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Lay out a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper to ease cleanup and prevent adhesion.
- Tomato Transformation: Bisect tomatoes with precision, ensuring uniform dimensions for consistent roasting, then craft a vibrant marinade by whisking olive oil with fragrant thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Flavor Infusion: Thoroughly massage herbed oil into tomato halves, guaranteeing complete coverage, then meticulously position cut-side up on the prepared sheet with strategic spacing.
- Roasting Ritual: Slide the baking sheet into a preheated oven at 375°F, allowing tomatoes to caramelize and concentrate for 25-30 minutes until they develop a deeply shriveled texture and release intense, concentrated juices.
- Pasta Perfection: Simultaneously cook penne in heavily salted water until achieving a precise al dente consistency, then drain thoroughly to maintain optimal texture.
- Composition and Serving: Plate the pasta, cascade roasted tomatoes with their aromatic essence across the surface, crown with crumbled goat cheese, and present immediately to capture the harmonious interplay of rustic and creamy elements.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Line baking sheet with foil or parchment to guarantee effortless cleanup and prevent stubborn sticking.
- Slice with Precision: Cut tomatoes uniformly to ensure consistent, even roasting and beautiful presentation.
- Herb Infusion Magic: Mix olive oil with fresh thyme and robust seasonings to elevate the tomatoes’ natural flavor profile.
- Roasting Wisdom: Monitor tomatoes closely during cooking, aiming for deep caramelization and concentrated juices without burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg