This delicious Slow Roasted Tomato Basil Pasta is an easy Italian dinner you can make in the oven. Made with fresh basil and cherry tomatoes, this recipe will help you take pasta night to the next level.
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Fun Facts About Basil
Did you know that basil is originally from India? It has been used as a spice and medicine for over 5,000 years, and can now be found all over the world. It’s rich in vitamins and minerals, and can grow to be up to 51 inches tall. It can be eaten fresh or dried, and is commonly featured in Italian cuisine.
Why This Oven Baked Pasta with Tomato and Basil is a Keeper
It’s no wonder this easy pasta recipe is one of our more popular recipes. If you’re looking for an easy recipe for dinner tonight, this is it. Flavored with tomatoes and fresh basil, we love this delicious pasta.
- Easy Ingredients: All of the ingredients for this slow roasted pasta recipe can likely be found in your pantry or kitchen.
- Family Friendly: Your family is sure to love this rigatoni dish, even though it takes a little time.
- Adaptable: Vary the ingredients used to your own tastes, or add your own favorites.
If you love this recipe, try more of our pasta recipes: Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Pasta, Caramelized Shallot Pasta, and Lemon Ricotta Pasta.
Do I Have to Use Cherry Tomatoes to Make Tomato Basil Pasta?
You can use any variety of fresh tomatoes and basil you want. If you don’t want to use tomatoes at all, you can easily make this pasta dish without them.
Ingredient Notes for Oven Roasted Tomato and Basil Pasta
This easy and delicious recipe uses fresh ingredients, like tomatoes and chopped basil. You can use any type of pasta to make it, but rigatoni works best. Here are some ingredients you won’t want to miss:
- Cherry Tomatoes: Use cherry tomatoes for this recipe. Make sure to wash the tomatoes before cooking with them.
- Sweet Basil: Fresh basil is essential for making this easy tomato pasta recipe. If you have basil in your garden, this dinner recipe is the perfect use for it. You can make tomato basil pasta with dried basil, but it won’t be as good as fresh chopped basil.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for this Popular Recipe with Fresh Basil
- Basil Oil: You can substitute basil oil for olive oil.
- Pasta: Make this recipe with any drained pasta you like. Protein Pasta and Gluten-free pasta can be used with this cherry tomatoes and basil sauce.
How to Make Tomato Basil Rigatoni Pasta
These are the basic steps for making slow roasted tomato basil pasta. Refer to the full recipe card below for detailed instructions.
Step 1: Prep the Tomato and Basil Pasta
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Add the garlic, the fresh tomatoes, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and olive oil in a large 9×9 baking dish together. Stir to combine the ingredients well.
Step 2: Make the Pasta and Bake
Bake for 1 ½ hours. When the tomatoes get close to being done, bring a large pot of water to a boil on medium heat. Cook pasta noodles al dente or to your liking, and drain the pasta water well. Be careful not to overcook the pasta – you want to cook the pasta al dente.
Step 3: Add the Pasta to the Easy Tomato Basil Pasta
After draining the pasta cooking water, stir the pasta into the tomato mixture to coat well. Cook for one minute. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and add fresh basil leaves before serving the pasta in homemade tomato sauce.
Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe FAQs
Have any questions about making this simple recipe with fresh basil and parmesan cheese? Look here to see if we have the answers:
Expert Tips for Making Baked Tomato Basil Rigatoni
You will love this pasta recipe. Reserve up to a cup of pasta water to adjust the consistency of the fresh tomato basil pasta sauce recipe.
- Serve this Pasta: To upgrade this recipe, serve this light and fresh pasta with pine nuts, red pepper flakes, or capers. You can add basil and extra cheese if you like.
- Tomato Sauce: You can also mix in some pasta sauce with this basil and parmesan pasta. Tomato basil sauce works well, but you can also make the sauce yourself with tomato paste and seasonings. Be sure to taste the sauce to make sure it’s to your tastes!
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Slow Roasted Tomato Basil Pasta
Equipment
- 1 9×9 Baking Dish
- 1 Spoon
- Oven
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces Rigatoni Pasta
- 16 ounces Cherry Tomatoes
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
- ½ Lemon, juice
- 3 teaspoons Minced Garlic
- ¼ cup Fresh Basil, chopped
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- ¼ teaspoon All Purpose Seasoning Blend
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
- Add the tomatoes, oil, lemon juice, garlic and seasoning to a 9×9 baking dish. Stir to combine the ingredients well.
- Bake for 1 ½ hours.
- When the tomatoes get close to being done, cook the pasta to your liking, and drain it well.
- Stir the pasta into the tomato mixture to coat well.
- Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and chopped basil before serving.
Christina’s Notes
- Toppings: To upgrade this recipe, serve this pasta with pine nuts, red pepper flakes, or capers.
- Tomato Sauce: You can also mix in some pasta sauce with this basil and parmesan pasta. Tomato basil sauce works well, but you can also make the sauce yourself with tomato paste and seasonings. Be sure to taste the sauce to make sure it’s to your tastes!
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.