Spicy Roasted Tomato Pasta

Vegan Spicy Roasted Tomato Pasta is a tantalizing dish, blending oven-roasted tomatoes with a kick of spice to create a robust and flavorful sauce. The spicy notes complement the sweetness of the roasted tomatoes, coating the pasta in a rich, plant-based medley. This cruelty-free pasta dish not only excites the taste buds with its bold flavors but also celebrates the simplicity and depth of plant-based ingredients in a satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

Serves 2:

1. 325g plum or cherry tomatoes
2. 1 medium red pepper
3. 4 cloves garlic, peeled
4. 1 tbsp + 2 tsp olive oil
5. 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
6. 1 tsp chilli flakes
7. 2 portions of pasta (Used Conchiglie)
   
   
   

To serve:

1. Garlic breadcrumbs (optional)
2. Extra chilli flakes
3. Chopped parsley
   
   
   

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 220°C and fill a pot with boiling water for pasta.
• Chop the pepper into chunks and spread over a lined baking tray with the whole tomatoes and peeled garlic cloves.
• Drizzle over the tbsp of olive oil and season with a pinch of salt. Pop into the oven to roast for 15-20 minutes or until the tomatoes are blistering and starting to break down.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta as per pack instructions, reserving a few tbsps of pasta water once cooked.
• Remove veg from the oven and add to blender as well as any juices from the tray.
• Add the balsamic vinegar, 2 tsp olive oil, 2 tbsp of pasta water and 1 tsp chilli flakes. Blitz until smooth. Season with salt to taste.
• You can add more pasta water for a thinner consistency if needed!
• Add the sauce to the pan with the pasta and mix through.
  
  
  

Garlic Breadcrumbs:

• For the garlic breadcrumbs, grate some slightly stale bread to make rough breadcrumbs.
• Add to a pan with a drizzle of olive oil, garlic granules and a pinch of salt.
• Fry until crisp and golden.