Cherry Tomato & Garlic Pasta with Mint - Recipe

Product Code: Cherry Tomato & Garlic Pasta with Mint - Recipe
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Description

Indulge in a rich and savory slow-roasted tomato pasta sauce, crafted with the sweetness of tomatoes intensifying through a slow cooking process. Enhanced with aromatic garlic and refreshing hints of mint, this sauce promises a deliciously nuanced flavour profile to elevate your pasta dishes.

PREP TIME: 10mins
COOKING TIME: 60mins

INGREDIENTS

1 kg mixed heirloom tomatoes halved if large, small ones kept whole
1 whole garlic bulb cloves removed, skins intact, lightly bashed
3 large red chillies
1 large red onion peeled and sliced
15 g 1 bunch tarragon
15 g mint leaves only
2 cups yes folks 2 cups very very good olive oil
salt & pepper
400 g long pasta like bucatini
a good salty pecorino or parmesan opt

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 150c.
In a large roasting tin add the tomatoes, chillies, garlic, onions and tarragon, mix well to combine, add the oil and season with one teaspoon fine salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 2 hours, remove.
Pop the garlic out of their skins and put back into the oil. Remove the tarragon stalks and discard. Remove the chillies and chop finely, add to a separate bowl with some oil from the tray, mix to combine.
Finely chop the mint leaves and keep in the fridge.
About 15 minutes before the tomatoes need to come out of the oven, cook the pasta in plenty of salted water until al dente (cooked but still have a bite to it) , drain.
Add the pasta to the tomatoes and toss really well to combine, coating all the pasta with the oil.
Season liberally with salt & pepper, tasting as you season. (its important).
Finally sprinkle over the mint and cheese if using. Serve alongside the chilli. Enjoy!