Whole Wheat Rotini Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes, Garlic and Basil

My favorite flavor combination in the world is tomatoes with basil. I love roasted tomatoes as well, but find that I always forget to make them when I am thinking of recipes for dinner. This pasta was really easy, but you have to remember that the tomatoes take a full 45 minutes to roast, so put those in first. We will definitely make this again!

...ingredients...

Whole Wheat Rotini Pasta (1 box) cooked al dente our box was for 7 minutes in boiling water

2 boxes of cherry tomatoes

5 cloves of garlic

EVOO

Balsamic Vinegar

Salt

Pepper

Basil (chiffonade about 2 tablespoons) basically means to stack, roll then slice

Parmesan cheese to taste

Red pepper flakes

...directions...

Set oven to 375. Chop cherry tomatoes in half and put in bottom of baking dish, add whole garlic cloves that are peeled. Top with salt and pepper and drizzle a little olive oil on top. Put in oven for 45 minutes. When cherry tomatoes are done cooking add an equal drizzle of balsamic and also add basil.

Cook pasta according to directions. When pasta is done, instantly drain and add to baking dish. Mix. Top with a little parmesan and red pepper to taste.