Roasted Garlic Tomato Spaghettini with Garlic Parmesan Bread Crumbs
A flavorful vegan pasta dish featuring roasted garlic and blistered cherry tomatoes tossed with spaghettini, fresh basil, and topped with crispy garlic Parmesan bread crumbs. Easy to prepare, this recipe combines vibrant ingredients for a comforting, aromatic meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing, Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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For the Garlic Parmesan Bread Crumbs
- 1/8 cup bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp vegan parmesan
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
For the Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce
- 1 head garlic, peeled
- 12 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil (divided: 2 tbsp for roasting, 1/4 cup total separated)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
For the Pasta
- 8 oz spaghettini or thin spaghetti
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, packed and chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Garlic Parmesan Bread Crumbs: Place a pan over medium heat and add 1/2 teaspoon olive oil. Add bread crumbs, vegan parmesan, and garlic powder. Sauté, stirring frequently, until the mixture is browned and crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Roast Garlic and Tomatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil. Spread garlic cloves, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped rosemary, and 2 tablespoons olive oil evenly on the sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 10-12 minutes until tomatoes blister and garlic softens.
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghettini and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Combine Ingredients: Return pasta pot to low heat and add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add cooked pasta, roasted garlic and tomato mixture, and fresh basil. Toss to combine thoroughly.
- Adjust Sauce Consistency: Gradually add reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, stirring until the sauce reaches your preferred consistency. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and generously sprinkle with the toasted garlic parmesan bread crumbs. Enjoy your delicious roasted garlic tomato spaghettini!
Notes
- Use vegan parmesan to keep this recipe completely plant-based.
- Peeled garlic softens and becomes sweet when roasted, so remove the skin before roasting.
- Reserve pasta water to help bind the sauce and add moisture without diluting flavor.
- Adjust garlic parmesan bread crumb quantity to taste for extra crunch and flavor.
- This recipe is best served fresh to maintain the crispiness of the bread crumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: roasted garlic, tomato spaghettini, vegan pasta, garlic parmesan bread crumbs, easy pasta recipe, roasted tomato sauce, vegan Italian dinner
