Penne w/ Cherry Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

Penne w/ Cherry Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

I get this recipe from Food Network website. I didnt follow the recipe 100% since i dont have so many tomato at home XD I only have 1 pound. So little bit lack of the favor due to 1 pound tomato less !!! XD but if you like goat cheese, this is very good delicious. Over all i say its good !

Ingredients:

2 pounds red and yellow cherry tomatoes

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 pound penne

6 ounces fresh goat cheese

1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces

Additional kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Halve each tomato and place cut side up in 1 flat layer on the baking sheets. Drizzle the tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and sprinkle on the salt. Roast until the tomatoes are dried around the edges but still moist, about 2 hours.

Crumble the goat cheese into large chunks and refrigerate until ready to serve the pasta.
Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to the package directions. Remove 1 cup of the cooking liquid and reserve. Drain the pasta well and return to the pot. Add the tomatoes, goat cheese, basil, reserved cooking liquid, and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss well and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.