Mediterranean Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes

Mediterranean Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes

• 24 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp coarse ground pepper
• 8 oz pasta
• 1 pound chicken, roasted and chopped

Place tomatoes cut side up in foil lined pan. Mix 1/4 cup oil, garlic and seasonings in a small bowl. Spoon over the tomatoes. Drizzle with 2Tbsp of remaining oil. Roast at 400 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft and browned on top. Prepare the pasta. Place 1/2 of the tomatoes and the remaining oil in a large bowl. Coarsely mash the tomatoes. Add the pasta, chicken and remaining tomatoes. Toss. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.