Roasted Tomato and Garlic Pasta - Gluten Free!

From Amy:  While vacationing in Cali, I find it pretty easy to hop on the healthy band wagon eating clean and nutritious.  As my aunt eats a gluten free diet, I have decided to adopt her eating habits for the week - and we are off to a good healthy start!  Stopping for fresh ingredients at the local market we put together a simple and healthy dish as we drank wine and visited.  I give my aunt total credit for this gluten free recipe!

Starting with a light tomato and garlic sauce for our gluten free pasta, we also indulged in some sauteed swiss chard and fava beans.  Most importantly, all paired with a glass of gabbiano chianti classico. 

Buon Appetito!

Ingredients

• 1 package (1 lb.) gluten free pasta
• 2 pints cherry tomatoes
•  4-5 large garlic cloves
• 10 basil leaves
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• salt & pepper to taste
• optional: sauteed shrimp, grilled chicken

Directions:

1. Roast tomatoes with garlic at 350 degrees for ~45 min
2. While roasting tomatoes, cook pasta and set aside
3. Blend together roasted tomatoes and garlic, with parmesan cheese, basil, olive oil, and salt and pepper
4. Pour blended mixture over pasta and serve (with your favorite vino)! Add optional shrimp or chicken.