Mediterranean Pasta With Fire Roasted Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 -12 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper
8 ounces pasta
parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

Place tomatoes cut side up on foil lined pan sprayed with Pam. Mix 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, and seasonings in small bowl. Spoon over tomatoes. Drizzle with 2 T of remaining oil.
Roast in preheated 400\u00b0F oven 45-60 minutes until tomatoes are soft and browned on top.
Prepare pasta as directed on package. Drain well. Place 1/2 of roasted tomatoes in bowl with remaining 2 T olive oil and mash coarsely. Add pasta and remaining tomatoes. Toss to mix well. Sprinkle with parmesan and additional crushed pepper if desired.