Host: Joanna Coles, Warren County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources

Guest: LaToya Drake, UK Extension Specialist for Food Access & Engagement

Topic: Eating Healthy: Herbed Pasta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Joanna visits with LaToya Drake to discuss how to use fresh basil and fresh cherry tomatoes in a guilt-free, affordable pasta dish.

Ingredients:

 ½ pound whole wheat pasta

 3 tablespoons of olive oil

 1 pint of cherry tomatoes

 1 medium chopped onion

 4 chopped garlic cloves

 1 medium chopped red bell pepper

 6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

 1 teaspoon dried thyme

 2 teaspoons dried oregano

 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

 ½ teaspoon salt

 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions: Cook pasta according to package. Preheat oven to 400°F. Score each of the cherry tomatoes with a small X. Toss the tomatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and roast in oven for 10-15 minutes, until they burst. Sauté onion in 2 tablespoons olive oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic and red bell peppers. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes. Add fresh and dried herbs, salt and oven roasted cherry tomatoes.Toss with drained pasta. Source: Plate it up! Kentucky Proud Project. Follow this link to access the recipe on Plan, Eat, Move: planeatmove.com/recipes/recipe/herbed-pasta-with-roasted-cherry-tomatoes/