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Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • ½ pound gemelli pasta or any pasta you prefer!
  • water for cooking pasta
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes washed and stems removed
  • 3-4 cloves garlic cut in thirds
  • 2 Tbsp . torn or cut fresh basil leaves plus extra for garnish
  • 1 Tbsp . torn or cut fresh sage leaves plus extra for garnish
  • 1 Tbsp . olive oil plus extra to taste
  • sea salt to taste
  • ¼ cup chèvre goat’s cheese crumbles

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450º. Place tomatoes in a cast iron skillet or baking dish with fresh herbs, garlic, and two light sprinkles of sea salt. Toss with 1 Tbsp. olive oil till everything is nicely coated and incorporated.
  • Once oven is heated, roast the tomatoes for 15 minutes. Then, with one rack in the highest position, turn on the broiler and place the tomatoes directly beneath. Cook for 5-10 minutes, rotating at 5 minutes in. Let them brown slightly and burst.
  • While the tomatoes are under the broiler, prepare the pasta according to instructions on the package. Toss lightly in olive oil.
  • When tomatoes are done, plate (or bowthe pasta, and spoon roasted tomatoes and the liquid they’re in over the pasta. Top with extra fresh herbs, crumbled goat cheese, and an extra sprinkle of sea salt as desired.