Spaghetti with Burst Cherry Tomatoes [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 6
• Time: 45 minutes

Whole wheat pasta has many essential nutrients like manganese, magnesium, selenium and copper. The rich fiber content in it helps in lowering cholesterol levels in the body. Copper and selenium are needed to strengthen the immune system and connective tissues. Magnesium is required to build healthy and strong bones and to regulate blood pressure. Cherry tomatoes are nutritious in that they contain vitamin A, B-6 and C and protein. Vitamin B-6 is required to strengthen the immune system of the body and to produce red blood cells. Vitamin A is required for resisting muscular degeneration and for the efficient workings various internal organs.

Nutrition

• calories: 343
• protein: 13
• carbs: 64
• fat: 6
• saturated fat: 0.89
• polyunsaturated fat: 1.02
• monounsaturated fat: 3.48
• cholesterol: 0
• sodium: 38
• potassium: 443
• dietary fiber: 2.31
• sugars: 3.09
• vitamin a: 44
• vitamin c: 15
• calcium: 86
• iron: 4
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 58.6
• other fats: 0.61

Ingredients

• 1 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 4 cup cherry tomatoes Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average
• 1 dash Salt, table
• 1 dash Spices, pepper, black
• 1 tbsp parmigiano reggiano cheese
• 7.9999999999998 oz Spaghetti, whole-wheat, dry
• 15 tsp, leaves Spices, oregano, dried
• 2 cloves Garlic, raw
• 0.5 tsp Sugars, granulated
• 2 tablespoon Oil, olive, salad or cooking

Instructions

• Set the oven temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, salt, sugar and 1 tbsp olive oil. Make sure that the tomatoes are coated well with these ingredients.
• Roast the tomatoes in the oven for at least 35 minutes.
• Remove the tomatoes once their skin begins to char and keep them aside to cool.
• Place the tomatoes and their roasting juices into a separate bowl.
• Boil water in a large pot and heat the remaining oil in a large skillet.
• Now saute red chili flakes and garlic cloves in the skillet for about a minute.
• Add the oregano and the roasted tomatoes along with their juices into the skillet.
• You can use a spoon to break up the tomatoes and see to it that they are cooked perfectly.
• Add a little salt and spaghetti to the boiling water and continue cooking until the pasta is perfectly cooked.
• Remove the pasta and keep it on a separate plate. Reserve a little pasta water in a bowl for further use.
• Now add a tablespoon of pasta water to the tomato sauce and toss the pasta through it.
• Add a little olive oil and season the dish with salt and pepper.
• Transfer the spaghetti into a serving bowl and serve immediately.