Garlic Olive Oil Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes & Cucumber Balsamic

Ingredients

• ¼ cup garlic olive oil, divided
  
• 12 oz pasta of choice
  
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  
• ¾ tsp salt
  
• ½ tsp black pepper
  
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  
• ¼ cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
  
• ¼ cup shaved parmesan or burrata (optional)
  
• 1–2 tbsp cucumber balsamic
  
  

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss cherry tomatoes with 2 tbsp garlic olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes until blistered.
   
2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
   
3. Toss cooked pasta with roasted tomatoes, remaining garlic olive oil, and a splash of pasta water.
   
4. Finish with fresh herbs and drizzle with cucumber balsamic.
   
5. Top with parmesan or burrata if desired and serve warm.