Easy Roasted Tomato & Sausage Pasta
on Sep 23, 2015, Updated Jun 06, 2024
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This Roasted Tomato & Sausage Pasta recipe is the easiest comfort food you will ever make, and it tastes wonderful! If you appreciate Italian cuisine, this pasta dish is the perfect meal. And it only takes 30 minutes to make!
It always feels a bit like I cheated when I make this recipe because I usually don’t do much, but I get a lot out of it (like kids who don’t fuss the entire dinner — that’s always a great thing). This 30-minute dish is one of those meals that kind of makes itself, but everyone really loves it.
I roast just about everything, but roasting tomatoes was new to me. Like most everything else, it makes them sweet and perfectly tasty. Add some good olive oil, garlic, and sausage to the mix, and you have yourself a pasta dish that comes together without much work on your part.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This is a super easy and fast dinner to throw together, but the best part is that it’s very healthy!
- Picky eaters are hard to cook for, but this meal tends to be liked by all and gets no complaints.
- It’s a comforting, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying dish. Plus, it’s versatile—you can customize it with different types of sausage, add veggies like bell peppers or spinach, or even sprinkle some cheese on top for an extra indulgence.
Recipe Ingredients
- Tomatoes — use homegrown if you can!
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Pasta — like penne (whole wheat or traditional)
- Sausage — traditional, hot, Italian—use what you like
- Basil — fresh or dried
- Parmesan
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Roasted Tomatoes and Sausage Pasta
- Roast tomatoes and garlic.
- Cook the pasta al dente, according to the package directions.
- Cook the sausage, and then add the tomatoes and pasta.
- Add in olive oil, salt, pepper, and basil. Stir to combine.
Recipe FAQs
Tomatoes are a good source of antioxidants, and roasting them may boost their antioxidant power! Plus, they’re a veggie, so c’mon. These guys are healthy as can be.
You can use any noodles you like, whole wheat or regular, for this recipe! We like and have had great luck with penne because it’s about the same size as the pieces of roasted tomato.
Pasta stores well in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. You can also freeze this pasta for up to 3 months, but the tomatoes may be a bit softer once you thaw and reheat them.
Expert Tips
- To spice up this recipe and make some more variations, you can always add more veggies to it, whatever is to your liking. Add some different seasonings and some fresh herbs, and you have yourself a brand new meal.
- For sides, you can never go wrong with a nice rustic homemade bread and a fresh healthy salad.
- If you prefer spaghetti, you can always use spaghetti noodles and even make a roasted tomato sauce.
More Pasta Recipes To Consider
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Baked Spaghetti
One Pot Meals
Sopitas
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Chicken Spaghetti
Pasta Dishes
Baked Mac and Cheese
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Easy Roasted Tomato & Sausage Pasta
Ingredients
For the tomatoes:
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the pasta:
- 1 pound pasta, like penne (whole wheat or traditional)
- 1 pound ground sausage, (traditional, hot, Italian) — use what you like
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
- Fresh parmesan
- Additional salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F., and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Spread the chopped tomatoes on the foil, sprinkle on the minced garlic, drizzle with the olive oil, and then add the salt and pepper. Place the tomatoes in the hot oven, and roast for 15 to 20 minutes.
- While the tomatoes are cooking, cook your pasta al dente, according to package directions.
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage until it is no longer pink. When the pasta and tomatoes are both done, add them both to the skillet with the sausage. Add the olive oil, salt, pepper, and basil. Stir until well combined. Serve right away with grated fresh parmesan and more salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- You can use any type of pasta you prefer, but penne or spaghetti work particularly well with this dish.
- If you prefer a spicier sauce, you can use hot Italian sausage or add a pinch of red pepper flakes while sautéing the onion and garlic.
- Feel free to add any additional vegetables, such as bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach to bulk up the dish and add extra flavor and nutrients.
- Fresh herbs always add a nice touch to pasta dishes. If you have fresh basil on hand, chop it up and sprinkle it over the pasta before serving for a burst of freshness.
I love how easily this came together. The flavors mixed together so nicely! Definitely will make this again!
Roasted tomatoes…there was a time when I wouldn’t have touched them with a ten foot pole..like up until a year ago….then I found this recipe… https://brooklynfarmgirl.com/2013/07/25/oven-roasted-creamy-cherry-tomato-sauce/ . The sauce is out of this world!
I made this and it was a hit, two adults and a 10 year old. I didn’t have ground sausage so took the casings off two large sausage and broke those up. I also held the second amount of salt that you have added to the pasta mix. yummy, thank you, making it again tonight.
Gotta love a good pasta. Roasted tomatoes are wonderful, have you tried roasted asparagus? That’s one of my favorites!
YES! I love everything roasted and asparagus tops the list!
This looks outstanding – definitely my kind of pasta dish! Oven-roasted tomatoes pack so much flavor, and it’s really such a simple thing to do. I love how quickly and easily this dish comes together, and I can absolutely see why it was such an immediate hit for your family! Don’t you love when, effortlessly, a new family fave is born!?!? 😀 ~Shelley
The absolute perfect comfort dish! There’s just something about sausage, tomatoes and pasta that always hits the spot for me 🙂
That looks absolutely delicious and makes me hungry. Thank you for sharing.
Yum – thank you.