Creamy Roasted Tomato Pasta
A rich, creamy, and comforting pasta dish made with roasted cherry tomatoes, sweet garlic, and mascarpone. Simple, flavorful, and perfect for a quick homemade meal.
Ready in
40 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
520
Baking dish
Oven
Pot
Blender
Pan
Quantities adjust from the original 4 servings. Fixed items stay unchanged.
For the roasted tomatoes
For the pasta
For the sauce
- 1
Roast the tomatoes
30 min1Roast the tomatoes
30 minPreheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Place the cherry tomatoes and garlic cloves in a baking dish. Season with salt, paprika, and olive oil, then roast for 30 minutes until soft, sweet, and lightly caramelized.
Roasting enhances the natural sweetness of the tomatoes.
- 2
Cook the pasta
10 min2Cook the pasta
10 minCook the pasta in boiling salted water with a stock cube for extra flavor. Drain once cooked.
Reserve a little pasta water in case you need to loosen the sauce.
- 3
Make the sauce
5 min3Make the sauce
5 minBlend the roasted tomatoes and garlic until smooth. Transfer to a pan over low heat, add the mascarpone, and stir until creamy and fully combined.
Blend thoroughly for a silky smooth texture.
- 4
Combine
2 min4Combine
2 minAdd the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until every piece is coated in the creamy tomato mixture.
Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick.
- 5
Serve
1 min5Serve
1 minServe immediately while hot and creamy.
Finish with black pepper or grated parmesan if desired.
Tips
- Use ripe cherry tomatoes for the sweetest flavor.
- Roast the garlic until soft and golden, not burnt.
- Serve immediately for the creamiest texture.
- Calories
- 520
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