Pasta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Garlic

Ingredients

• 8 ounces grain pasta
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 cup basil
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon peppers
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup zucchini
• 0.25 cup pine nuts

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2Toss cherry tomatoes and sliced garlic with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
3. 3Roast tomatoes and garlic for 20-25 minutes, until tomatoes are burst and caramelized.
4. 4While tomatoes roast, cook whole grain pasta according to package instructions, aiming for al dente. Drain and set aside.
5. 5In a skillet, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add zucchini and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
6. 6Add roasted tomatoes and garlic to the skillet with zucchini. Stir in balsamic vinegar and red pepper flakes.
7. 7Toss the vegetable mixture with cooked pasta, fresh basil, and nutritional yeast until well combined.
8. 8Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown, then sprinkle over the pasta.
9. 9Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired.
10. 10Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste before serving.