DITALINI WITH ROASTED TOMATO SAUCE AND GOAT CHEESE

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Make this because it tastes awesome. What the hot oven does to the deep red San Marzano tomatoes is a wonder to behold, and produces a pasta sauce with some serious depth of flavor. The always entertaining ditalini are a perfect medium for the rich sauce, smoky oregano, and creamy goat cheese.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup olive oil
1 (28 ounce) can whole Italian plum tomatoes (such as San Marzano)
½ onion, sliced
6 cloves garlic, crushed
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
2 cups cold water
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package ditalini pasta
2 tablespoons fresh goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Drizzle olive oil over the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Pour tomatoes and their juices into the dish; cut each tomato into 3 pieces. Sprinkle in onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and 2 teaspoons oregano; stir to combine.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove dish from oven, stir briefly, return to oven and roast for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Transfer roasted tomato mixture to a saucepan; pour in water. Process mixture with an immersion blender or potato masher until desired sauce consistency is reached. Stir in 1 teaspoon oregano. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the ditalini and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well and return to pot.
  • Pour tomato sauce over ditalini; stir to combine. Stir in goat cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.5 calories, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 1.9 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 207.3 mg, Sugar 6 g

Kiara Davies
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The sweetness of the roasted tomatoes, the tanginess of the goat cheese, and the savory flavor of the pasta all come together perfectly.


Avey Ovo
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This dish is perfect for a summer meal. The roasted tomatoes are light and refreshing, and the goat cheese adds a touch of richness.


Shehroz hayat khan
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I'm a big fan of ditalini pasta, and this recipe is a great way to showcase it. The small pasta shapes hold the sauce really well.


Stylish Art
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious. I often make a double batch so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


youcef bentacha
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I love the versatility of this recipe. You can add different vegetables, herbs, or cheeses to customize it to your liking. I've even tried adding a bit of spice with some red pepper flakes.


Andy Rosario
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover roasted tomatoes. I always have a few leftover from my weekly meal prep, and this is a great way to use them up.


khurram rana
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and I turned out great. The roasted tomatoes were especially delicious.


Maliksuhail Awan
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I made this dish for a dinner party last weekend and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


babakfp
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This is my new go-to pasta recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've even started making it for my weeknight meals.


Muhammad Ibraheem
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I'm not a huge fan of goat cheese, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well it worked in this dish. It added a subtle tanginess that really complemented the roasted tomatoes.


Lenka Hor√°kov√°
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious. I especially love the way the roasted tomatoes caramelize in the oven.


Narges Mondol
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This dish was a hit with my family! The roasted tomatoes added a delicious sweetness and depth of flavor to the sauce, and the goat cheese gave it a creamy, tangy finish. I will definitely be making this again.