Roasted Tomato and Chipotle Cream Pasta Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 (16-ounce) container grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon pepper, divided
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 12 ounces tagliatelle pasta (or pasta of choice)
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 2 chipotle peppers
  • ½ cup cream
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  2. Toss the tomatoes with the oil and half of the salt and pepper.
  3. Add the tomatoes to a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.
  4. Add the butter to a frying pan and bring the heat to medium.
  5. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 10 minutes.
  6. Cook and drain the pasta per package instructions, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water.
  7. When the tomatoes are done, add them to a blender with the cooked onions and garlic, along with the Mexican oregano, chipotle peppers, remaining salt, remaining pepper, pasta water, and cream.
  8. Blend until smooth.
  9. Combine the pasta and the sauce, top with cilantro, and serve.