Garlic Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

📝 Ingredients

• 4 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 20 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
• 4 medium-sized resealable glass jars
• 2 cups dry pasta (your favorite)
• 3 cups Garlic Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4-5 fresh basil leaves

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- For the Garlic-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes: ---
2. 2Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. On a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper, add tomatoes and minced garlic. Drizzle over olive oil and vinegar, and toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until tomatoes are soft. Let cool to room temperature, then sprinkle with fresh basil. Transfer to resealable glass jars, cover and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.
3. 3--- For the Tomato-Basil Pasta: ---
4. 4Set a medium pot of hot water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well, return to pot and toss with Garlic Roasted Cherry Tomatoes. Set pot to medium-low heat to warm through. Once warm, serve pasta on individual plates. Top with Parmesan cheese and basil leaves.
5. 5Enjoy!