Baked Tomato Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 medium Roma tomatoes
3 to 6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 c. chopped parsley
1/2 c. olive oil
1 lb. dry spaghetti, cooked according to directions
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, at room temperature
1/2 c. fresh whole or 2 Tbsp. basil leaves

Preparation

Cut tomatoes in half lengthwise; set cut side up in a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
Mix garlic with 1/3 cup parsley and 2 tablespoons olive oil; pat mixture over cut side of tomatoes.
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over tomatoes.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for 45 minutes.