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/