Pasta With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 200 g whole wheat pasta
• 250 g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 100 g pine nuts
• balsamic vinegar, to dress

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 200°C/Gas 6.

2. 2

   Place the pine nuts in a small pan over a low heat and toast, stirring frequently until golden in colour. Set aside.

3. 3

   Bring a medium-sized pan of water to the boil, add the pasta and cook according to the instructions, or until al dente.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, place the cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle with a little olive oil. Roast for 4-5 minutes.

5. 5

   Drain the pasta, then toss with the tomatoes and their juices, the basil and toasted pine nuts. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve.