Easy Roasted Garlic Tomato Pasta Recipe

Let me just say this: if you’re a garlic girlie like me, this roasted garlic tomato pasta is going to be your new favorite comfort meal. Garlic has always been one of my absolute favorite vegetables (yes, it counts!). And when it’s roasted? Game over. The sharp bite completely mellows into this caramelized, buttery softness that tastes out-of-this-world good.

This pasta sauce is packed with roasted garlic (obviously), sweet kumato tomatoes (or any ripe, juicy tomatoes you love), fresh basil, a little butter, and a sprinkle of Parm. That’s it. But somehow, the combo makes for one of the best-tasting pasta dishes I’ve had in a long time.

It’s also an easy, meatless recipe perfect for weeknights or meatless Mondays. And with fall in full swing, I’ve been on a roasted veggie kick for pastas and soup recipes, so this one fits right in. If you like this recipe, you might also love my roasted tomato basil soup, roasted tomato vegetable soup, and roasted butternut squash soup!

Why You’ll Love This Roasted Garlic Tomato Pasta Sauce

• Made with a whole lotta garlic (48 cloves!)
• Great way to use up fall tomatoes or your favorite store-bought tomatoes (mine are brown Kumato tomatoes)
• Budget-friendly and made with pantry staples
• It’s a comforting, meatless dinner option
• Big flavor payoff for very little effort
• Roasted garlic pasta sauce is easy to batch and freeze

More Pasta Recipes to Try

If you’re into cozy, flavorful pasta dinners, here are a few more to check out:

• Slow Cooker Beef Pasta Sauce
• Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

Ingredients for Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce

Here’s everything you’ll need to make this roasted garlic and tomato pasta sauce:

• 48 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 Kumato tomatoes, sliced (or use any sweet, ripe tomatoes)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup fresh basil
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Cooked pasta of your choice (Spaghetti, linguine, or even homemade pasta like this one)

How to Make Roasted Garlic and Tomato Pasta Sauce

Step 1: Roast the Garlic

• Preheat your oven to 375°F.
• Place 48 peeled garlic cloves in a baking dish and cover with 1/3 cup olive oil.
• Bake for 40 minutes until the garlic is soft, golden, and caramelized.

Step 2: Cook the Tomatoes and Build the Sauce

• In a large skillet, add the roasted garlic (strain first, but leave a bit of garlic oil for cooking).
• Add the sliced tomatoes and gently mash everything with a fork or potato masher.
• Stir in the tomato paste and sugar.
• Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3: Finish the Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce

• Stir in the fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, and butter.
• Add your cooked pasta directly to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions about Roasted Garlic Pasta

Easy Roasted Garlic Tomato Pasta Recipe

Easy Roasted Garlic Tomato Pasta Recipe

This roasted garlic tomato pasta is the kind of dish you just want to keep eating. It’s packed with rich, mellow garlic flavor, sweet tomatoes, and fresh basil, all tossed together in a buttery, cheesy sauce that clings beautifully to every noodle. A cozy, meatless meal perfect for any night of the week.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Noodles, Pasta

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4 to 6

Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 48 garlic cloves peeled
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 tomatoes sliced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup fresh basil
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Cooked pasta of choice

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Add peeled garlic cloves to a baking dish and cover with olive oil. Roast for 40 minutes.
• Strain the garlic, reserving a little garlic oil for the skillet. Add roasted garlic and sliced tomatoes to the pan.
• Lightly mash the garlic and tomatoes with a fork or smasher.
• Stir in tomato paste, sugar, salt, and pepper.
• Add fresh basil, Parmesan, and butter.
• Toss in your cooked pasta and mix well. Serve hot and top with extra cheese or basil if you’d like.

Notes

Variations:

• Add red pepper flakes for a little heat
• Stir in a splash of cream for a creamy roasted garlic sauce
• Use sun-dried tomatoes for extra richness

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Hope you give this roasted garlic pasta a try soon! It’s such a simple, satisfying recipe that really celebrates the power of roasted garlic. Let me know if you make it, or put your own spin on it!