Butter-roasted cherry tomato pasta
A simple roasted tomato pasta recipe with balsamic-roasted cherry tomatoes, buttery sauce, and a touch of cheese. Easy, flavorful, and comforting.
Updated : 28 August, 2025
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
400 grams
Cherry tomatoes
35 grams
Butter
1 teaspoon
Balsamic vinegar
250 grams
Pasta
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground black pepper
as needed
Parmesan
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180C. Place the cherry tomatoes in a baking dish large enough to fit them in a single layer. Scatter small pieces of butter over the top, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, and season generously with salt and pepper. Roast for 50 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft and their juices have blended with the butter to create a rich sauce.
Step 2
As the tomatoes near the end of their roasting time, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to packet instructions, until just tender. Drain well and return to the pot.
Step 3
Lightly crush the roasted tomatoes with a fork to release more of their juices, then stir them into the pasta.
Step 4
Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, allowing the pasta to soak up the glossy tomato sauce. Adjust the seasoning if needed and finish with a generous sprinkle of cheese before serving.