Burst Tomato Pasta with Spinach

Recipe by Jaclyn Irwin

Ingredients

10

Time

40m

Serves

4

This roasted tomato pasta sauce is made with in-season fresh tomatoes that burst in the oven. It’s then tossed with cooked bucatini for a one pan dinner that tastes fresh and delicious. Add in fresh spinach and top with basil and ricotta.

Dinner

Vegetarian

Ingredients

2lb

Plum & Cherry Tomatoes

3Tbsp

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

1/2tsp

Kosher Salt

1/4tsp

Black Pepper

1head

Garlic

8oz

Bucatini

3oz

Spinach

1/2cup

Ricotta

2Tbsp

Fresh Basil

1/2tsp

Chili Flakes

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 425℉.

2

Transfer the plum tomatoes to a large baking dish and drizzle with half the oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the garlic in parchment or foil and drizzle with a small amount of olive oil and wrap up. Transfer next to the tomatoes in the baking dish.

3

Place the dish in the oven and roast for 20 minutes.

4

Remove the baking dish and add the cherry tomatoes, drizzle with the remaining oil and season with salt and pepper. Return to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes, until the tomatoes have burst and softened completely.

5

Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

6

Once the tomatoes are done, remove about ⅓ of them and transfer to a blender. Blend on high until smooth.

7

Add the cooked pasta and spinach to the baking dish with the tomatoes while still hot. Pour the blended sauce over top and use tongs to gently combine everything.

8

Divide onto plates and top with ricotta, basil and chili flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve and enjoy!

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Toronto based Holistic Nutritionist, Jaclyn Irwin, aims to encourage women to end years of yo-yo dieting and develop a healthier relationship with food. As founder of Holistic Foodie, a food and lifestyle blog filled with delicious recipes, wellness tips and green beauty, she is blending her love of food with gentle nutrition and showing you how to enjoy both kale and cocktails.

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