Italian pasta water contains 2% starch by weight—that's what makes sauces silky, not butter or cream.
Lazy Pasta
Dive into a delightful bowl of Lazy Pasta, where succulent baked cherry tomatoes mingle with a rich, velvety sauce for an effortless meal that sings with flavor! Toss in some fresh basil and a sprinkle of parmesan for the perfect finishing touch, making this dish a must-try for any pasta lover seeking a quick and satisfying dinner.
Prep
20
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- 165g cherry tomatoes (5.82 oz)
- 1 Tsp dried Italian herbs (5 ml)
- 1 small onion, sliced
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 Tbsp vegan cream (15 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- olive oil to drizzleoptional
- 80-100g pasta (2.82-3.53 oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- salt to taste
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (15 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Add cherry tomatoes, sliced onion, dried Italian herbs, salt, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and vegan cream to a baking dish.
- 2
Bake or air fry at 190C/375F for 15 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, cook 80-100g of pasta according to package instructions.
- 4
Mash down all the baked ingredients.
- 5
Stir in the cooked pasta with basil and enjoy.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Roast cherry tomatoes at exactly 375°F for 15 minutes to achieve optimal water evaporation (30-40% moisture loss) while concentrating sugars through caramelization without burning.timing375°F, 15 minutes, 30-40% moisture loss
- ✓Cut onions into 1/4-inch thick slices so they caramelize at the same rate as tomatoes - thinner slices will burn while thicker ones stay raw in the 15-minute roasting window.technique1/4-inch thickness
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of olive oil to balsamic vinegar in the roasting dish because the acid needs sufficient fat to prevent burning and create proper emulsification when mashed.ingredient2:1 ratio
- ✓Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water before draining - its 1-2% starch content will help bind the mashed vegetables into a silky sauce when stirred in.technique1/2 cup, 1-2% starch
- ✓Add fresh basil only after removing from heat because its volatile oils (linalool and eugenol) evaporate at temperatures above 140°F, losing 80% of flavor impact.timing140°F threshold, 80% flavor loss
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Prep
20
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
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Italian pasta water contains 2% starch by weight—that's what makes sauces silky, not butter or cream.
Lazy Pasta
Dive into a delightful bowl of Lazy Pasta, where succulent baked cherry tomatoes mingle with a rich, velvety sauce for an effortless meal that sings with flavor! Toss in some fresh basil and a sprinkle of parmesan for the perfect finishing touch, making this dish a must-try for any pasta lover seeking a quick and satisfying dinner.
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- 165g cherry tomatoes (5.82 oz)
- 1 Tsp dried Italian herbs (5 ml)
- 1 small onion, sliced
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 Tbsp vegan cream (15 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- olive oil to drizzleoptional
- 80-100g pasta (2.82-3.53 oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- salt to taste
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (15 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Add cherry tomatoes, sliced onion, dried Italian herbs, salt, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and vegan cream to a baking dish.
- 2
Bake or air fry at 190C/375F for 15 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, cook 80-100g of pasta according to package instructions.
- 4
Mash down all the baked ingredients.
- 5
Stir in the cooked pasta with basil and enjoy.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Roast cherry tomatoes at exactly 375°F for 15 minutes to achieve optimal water evaporation (30-40% moisture loss) while concentrating sugars through caramelization without burning.timing375°F, 15 minutes, 30-40% moisture loss
- ✓Cut onions into 1/4-inch thick slices so they caramelize at the same rate as tomatoes - thinner slices will burn while thicker ones stay raw in the 15-minute roasting window.technique1/4-inch thickness
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of olive oil to balsamic vinegar in the roasting dish because the acid needs sufficient fat to prevent burning and create proper emulsification when mashed.ingredient2:1 ratio
- ✓Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water before draining - its 1-2% starch content will help bind the mashed vegetables into a silky sauce when stirred in.technique1/2 cup, 1-2% starch
- ✓Add fresh basil only after removing from heat because its volatile oils (linalool and eugenol) evaporate at temperatures above 140°F, losing 80% of flavor impact.timing140°F threshold, 80% flavor loss