Roasted Garlic and Tomato Mostaccioli

Vegetarian
Health score
20%
Roasted Garlic and Tomato Mostaccioli
75 min.
2
447kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Roasted Garlic and Tomato Mostaccioli, a vegetarian dish that promises to elevate your dining experience. Perfectly suited for a cozy lunch or a satisfying main course, this recipe combines the rich, sweet essence of roasted tomatoes with the creamy texture of cheese, creating a symphony of taste that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Imagine the aroma of garlic wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this dish. The slow-roasting process transforms the tomatoes into succulent bites, while the garlic becomes a luscious spread that melds beautifully with the pasta. With just a handful of fresh ingredients, including fragrant basil and your choice of feta or mozzarella, this recipe is not only simple but also bursting with flavor.

Ready in just 75 minutes, this dish serves two, making it an ideal option for a romantic dinner or a delightful lunch with a friend. At only 447 calories per serving, you can enjoy a hearty meal without the guilt. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, our Roasted Garlic and Tomato Mostaccioli is sure to impress. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to savor a dish that’s as pleasing to the palate as it is to the eye!

Ingredients

  • 2.5 tablespoons vegetable oil 
  •  roma tomatoes cut in half (plum)
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • 0.5  fennel bulb unpeeled
  • ounces mostaccioli pasta uncooked
  • tablespoons basil dried fresh chopped
  • ounces mozzarella cheese crumbled cubed

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 300°F.
  2. Place aluminum foil on cookie sheet; generously brush with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Arrange tomato halves, cut sides up, in single layer on foil; brush with 2 teaspoons of the oil. Sprinkile with sugar, salt and pepper.
  3. Cut 1/2 inch off top of garlic bulb; drizzle 1 teaspoon of the oil over garlic bulb. Wrap in aluminum foil; place on cookie sheet with tomatoes.
  4. Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until garlic is soft when pierced with a knife and tomatoes have begun to shrivel; cool slightly.
  5. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  6. Squeeze garlic into remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and mash until smooth; toss with pasta.
  7. Add tomato halves and basil; toss. Top with cheese.
  8. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories447kcal
Protein12.77%
Fat48.3%
Carbs38.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
127.05
Glycemic Load
16.02
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
22.791304370631%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.63mg
Naringenin
0.84mg
Kaempferol
0.11mg
Myricetin
0.16mg
Quercetin
0.85mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:447.03kcal
22.35%
Fat:24.51g
37.71%
Saturated Fat:6.61g
41.34%
Carbohydrates:44.45g
14.82%
Net Carbohydrates:38.25g
13.91%
Sugar:8.05g
8.95%
Cholesterol:22.4mg
7.47%
Sodium:365.34mg
15.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.58g
29.16%
Vitamin K:147.28µg
140.26%
Manganese:1.06mg
53%
Selenium:32.24µg
46.05%
Vitamin C:24.04mg
29.14%
Calcium:283.41mg
28.34%
Iron:5.05mg
28.05%
Vitamin A:1333.4IU
26.67%
Phosphorus:250.9mg
25.09%
Fiber:6.2g
24.81%
Potassium:759.36mg
21.7%
Magnesium:80.45mg
20.11%
Vitamin E:2.93mg
19.53%
Copper:0.32mg
16.18%
Folate:56.46µg
14.11%
Zinc:2.04mg
13.61%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.58%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.56%
Vitamin B12:0.65µg
10.77%
Vitamin B3:2.06mg
10.3%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.79%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
5.05%