Air Fryer Roasted Tomato Pasta

Name: Air Fryer Roasted Tomato Pasta
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 12 oz Vermicelli Pasta; 14 oz Cherry Tomatoes; 4 cloves Garlic; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 0.25 cup Parsley; 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper

VegetarianUnder 30 MinsAir FryerDinnerComfort FoodItalian

Easy

25min

410kcal

4people

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A brilliant air-fryer hack for a classic tomato pasta. Cherry tomatoes are roasted until they burst into a rich, sweet sauce to toss with fresh herbs and cheese.

This Air Fryer Roasted Tomato Pasta is a game-changing method for a classic Italian dish. Instead of simmering a sauce on the stove, we let the intense, circulating heat of the air fryer do all the heavy lifting. By roasting fresh cherry tomatoes with garlic and olive oil, they blister, burst, and caramelize, releasing their naturally sweet juices to form a rich, robust sauce. Tossed with tender pasta, fresh parsley, and a healthy grating of Parmesan cheese, this incredibly simple technique delivers maximum flavor with minimal cleanup. It is the perfect quick dinner when you want something fresh, vibrant, and effortlessly gourmet.

Ingredients

350 g Vermicelli Pasta
400 g Cherry Tomatoes (about 3 cups)
4 cloves Garlic
2 tbsp Olive Oil
0.25 cup Parsley (small handful, chopped)
30 g Parmesan Cheese (half cup grated)
1 tsp Salt
0.5 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1
Place the cherry tomatoes and peeled garlic cloves into an air-fryer-safe baking dish that fits comfortably inside your air fryer basket.
2
Drizzle the cherry tomatoes with the olive oil, salt, and black pepper, tossing them well so everything is evenly coated.
3
Place the dish in the air fryer basket and cook at 200°C (400°F) for 15-18 minutes, or until the cherry tomatoes have burst and look nicely charred.
4
While the tomatoes roast, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the vermicelli pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve half a cup of the starchy pasta cooking water before draining.
5
Carefully remove the hot baking dish from the air fryer. Using a fork, lightly mash the roasted cherry tomatoes and garlic to create a rustic, chunky sauce.
6
Toss the hot vermicelli pasta directly into the tomato sauce along with the chopped parsley. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
7
Serve immediately, topped generously with grated Parmesan cheese.

Chef's Tips

•Using a baking dish inside the air fryer basket is crucial; it catches all the incredibly flavorful, sweet tomato juices that form the base of your sauce.
•If you prefer a completely smooth sauce, you can carefully blend the roasted tomatoes and garlic before tossing with the pasta.

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