Penne with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Feta

Ingredients

• 8 ounces grain penne
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 4 ounces feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.25 cup basil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon peppers
• 0.125 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2Toss cherry tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
3. 3Spread tomatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until blistered.
4. 4Cook whole grain penne according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
5. 5In a large pan, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
6. 6Add roasted tomatoes and balsamic vinegar to the pan, cooking for 2 minutes.
7. 7Toss the cooked penne with the tomato mixture.
8. 8Crumble feta cheese and gently mix into the pasta.
9. 9Season with red pepper flakes for a hint of spice.
10. 10Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
11. 11Serve warm, ensuring each portion is beautifully plated to highlight the ingredients' natural colors and textures.