Mediterranean Pasta With Fire Roasted Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs medium plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise (10 to 12)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons mccormick california style minced garlic made from fresh garlic
2 teaspoons mccormick gourmet collection mediterranean spiced sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or McCormick Gourmet collection Coarse Grind Black Pepper)
8 ounces pasta, cooked and drained
OPTIONAL
1 lb Italian chicken sausage, cut into 1-inch sections, cooked and drained, set aside (optional)
ADDITIONALLY
fresh grated parmesan cheese, to serve

Preparation

Place tomato halves, cut sides up, in foil-lined 15 x 10 inch pan which has been sprayed with no stick cooking spray.
Mix 1/4 cup of the olive oil, minced garlic, spiced sea salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Spoon over tomatoes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
Bake in pre-heated 400 degree F oven 45 to 60 minutes or until tomatoes are soft and browned on top.
Place 1/2 of the roasted tomatoes and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in large bowl. Coarsely mash tomatoes.
Add pasta and remaining roasted tomatoes; toss to mix well.
Add Italian sausage (if using); toss to mix well.
Sprinkle with additional spiced sea salt, if desired.
Serve with fresh parmesan cheese sprinkled on top and a warm hearty bread and green salad.