Vibrant, colorful, Summer Pasta recipe: Pasta with Garlic Roasted Tomatoes, Bacon, and Mozzarella. Perfect as a light dinner or a dish to bring to a picnic.
½cupbasil fresh, snipped, or use 1 teaspoon of dried basil
Instructions
How to roast tomatoes in the oven
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line the 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil. Arrange tomato halves, cut sides up, in the baking pan. Sprinkle with oregano, garlic, and salt; drizzle with the ¼ cup olive oil. Roast tomatoes, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until light brown and shriveled. Set aside.
Prepare pasta
Cook pasta according to directions, drain. In a large bowl whisk together the ⅓ cup olive oil, the balsamic vinegar, and pepper. Add warm pasta to bowl; toss to coat.
Assembly
Add roasted tomatoes and any drippings from the pan, the mozzarella, cooked bacon, and basil to the pasta. Toss to combine. Serve at room temperature.