Serve flavorful roasted tomatoes on pasta. Or, use tomatoes as a topping for pizza or bruschetta, or include in an antipasto platter.

Makes 6 (1-cup) servings.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 339
Sodium: 171mg
Fat: 19g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 6g

Mediterranean Pasta with Fire Roasted Tomatoes

 Low Calorie   Low Sodium   Meatless

Ingredients

2 pounds medium plum tomatoes (10 to 12), halved lengthwise
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Italian Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Red Pepper, Crushed
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Sicilian Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Black Pepper, Coarse Grind
8 ounces pasta, such as spaghetti or fettuccine

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place tomato halves, cut-sides up, in foil-lined 15x10x1-inch pan sprayed with no stick cooking spray. Mix 1/4 cup of the oil, minced garlic and seasonings in small bowl. Spoon over tomatoes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the remaining oil.

2. Roast 45 to 60 minutes until tomatoes are soft and browned on top.

3. Prepare pasta as directed on package. Drain well. Place 1/2 of the roasted tomatoes and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in large bowl. Coarsely mash tomatoes. Add pasta and remaining roasted tomatoes; toss to mix well. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese and additional crushed red pepper, if desired.

Tips

Test Kitchen Tip: Prepare as directed, using 2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Mediterranean Spiced Sea Salt in place of the Italian Seasoning and Sicilian Sea Salt. Or, use 1 teaspoon each McCormick® Gourmet Collection Crushed Rosemary and McCormick® Gourmet Collection Thyme Leaves and 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Mediterranean Oregano Leaves in place of the Italian Seasoning.