Cherry Tomato Pasta

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Step 2 -Line a sheet pan with foil.

Step 3 -In a large bowl, add the tomatoes, the garlic, the balsamic vinegar, the oil, the dried basil, the oregano, the salt, and the pepper and stir to combine and coat.

Step 4 -Pour the tomato mixture onto the prepared sheet pan and roast until the tomatoes are cooked and softened, about 15 minutes.

Step 5 -Optionally, for extra color or char, after the tomatoes have softened, switch the oven to broil and broil until lightly charred, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 6 -In a large pot of salted, boiling water, add the pasta and cook until al dente, according to the package directions.

Step 7 -Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.

Step 8 -Drain the pasta without rinsing it and place it in a large bowl.

Step 9 -Add the tomatoes and the pan juices to the pasta and toss to combine.

Step 10 -Add the pasta water to the pasta mixture to help the sauce form, adding a little at a time and tossing to coat.

Step 11 -Serve the pasta garnished with the fresh basil and the parmesan.