Happy almost Fourth of July, people!
I’m not huge on the 4th, but I though I’d make my contribution to festive-ish recipes anyway, because it’s pretty fun!
This pasta is super simple, and requires about 10 minutes of actual prep! The tomatoes and red bell peppers are roasted in garlic and balsamic, and the fresh basil ties everything together.
This dish is remarkably easy, but totally delicious! The tomatoes and bell peppers create a sauce for the linguine that’s not too heavy- perfect for a summer cookout on a hot day.
I hope everyone has a relaxing Fourth of July weekend! I’m going to be helping out at a dance show on the 5th, so my week is packed with rehearsals (but it’s all fun!).
Whether you’re traveling, staying at home, celebrating along, with friends, or with family, have a fabulous time off! I feel like Independence weekend always marks the official beginning of summer, and I’m excited to see what this summer brings!
Enjoy!
- 8 oz linguine
- 4 roma tomatoes, halved, washed, and seeded
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded, washed, and sliced
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4-8 basil leaves, finely chopped
- Boil pasta in salted water and drain. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Combine, tomatoes, pepper, balsamic vinegar, and 3 tbsp olive oil and toss till dressed.
- Transfer to a foil lined baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.
- Turn the heat up to 400 F and bake for 20 more minutes.
- Cool on wire rack.
- Combine pasta, roasted tomatoes and pepper, and remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste, and top with basil.
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Happy almost 4th to you, too! It’s my favorite holiday, so I’m psyched to watch fireworks and eat all the fun and festive foods. This pasta is perfection! I love tomato and basil together and just bought a basil plant yesterday with toooons of leaves that need to be used. Must action all this flavor soon!
Have a great weekend! And I’m definitely getting a basil plant for my dorm in college- even if I can’t cook that much for myself, adding basil to cafeteria food sure will elevate it!
Oh yum!! I love that roasted tomato in there!
Thanks, Trish!
This looks super quick and easy. Love that it only has a couple of ingredients too!
Thanks, Kelley 🙂
This pasta looks and sounds wonderful! I can never say no to a nice bowl of pasta. 🙂 Happy almost 4th!
Who can?! You too!
This looks like the ultimate pasta dish, Medha! I love the roasted tomatoes in here. Adds such a nice touch to the salad, especially with the fresh basil!
Thanks!
YUM! I love a big bowl of pasta at the end of a hard days work. This looks just lovely, sometimes simple is best with pasta isn’t it? Delish!
Thanks, Jessica!
This pasta looks AMAZING! Have fun at the dance show!
Looking forward to it 🙂
This looks delicious Medha!! 🙂
Thank you!
This looks like the perfect simple dinner to make for a relaxing holiday weekend! I hope you have a great 4th of July and a happy summer too! 🙂
Thanks for the pin!
I need this for dinner! I love the seasonal colors and flavors. Have a great 4th of July weekend!
Thanks, Ashley!
I love the simplicity of this recipe! Looks so delicious 😀
Thanks, Josefine!
Basil and tomatoes are a fav combo of mine – love your addition of red peppers! Have fun at the dance rehearsals!
Thank you!
super simple and only requires about 10 minutes of actual prep?! LOVE pasta recipes like this!!! Can’t wait to eat pasta again!!! your photos are fabulous!!!
Oooh you’re doing Whole 30! Sorry for the pasta in your face haha 🙂
I love how simple this dish is, Medha…perfect for a quick and easy dinner when you are ready to relax and enjoy the long weekend. 🙂 Thanks for sharing, and I hope you have a great weekend!
Thanks, David!
Quick, easy, and delicious… with extra basil! That’s my kind of meal 🙂
Basil is the way to go!
This pasta looks fabulous! Love those roasted tomatoes! 🙂
Thank you!
YUM!! I love pasta, I’ve been in a total pasta mood lately!
Tbh when am I NOT in a pasta mood? 🙂
These flavors sound wonderful, Medha — and I’m crazy about roasted tomatoes and red peppers! Hope you have a great 4th!
Thanks!
Yum, you can’t go wrong with roasted tomatoes and peppers. This looks delicious!
Thanks!!
Those colors are so vibrant, Medha! I love putting tomatoes in everything right now. I bet all the dancing is making you super hungry!
Absolutely 🙂
I love pasta, it’s total comfort food to me! This looks so fresh and light, I’d love a bowl of this right now!
Thanks, Danielle!
Oh yes for roasted tomatoes!! I love the flavor of roasted tomato, they get so sweet! Pasta is such an easy dish to throw together!
Roasting tomatoes really brings out their flavor 🙂
full of flavors, love this pasta Medha! Have a great long weekend 🙂
You too!
Super simple + super delicious? Yes please!! Gimme dat pasta– weeellll beyond the 4th of July! ♡ Cheers!
Haha thanks, Cheyanne!
Looks so delicious. I have a whole heap of tomatoes that are begging to be slow roasted and used in this recipe.
Thanks for sharing. Happy 4th of July! x
LMK if you try 🙂
Happy almost 4th to you too! I absolutely love roasted tomatoes and you can never go wrong with pasta – total carb queen here 😉
I’m a major carb queen too!
Wishing I had a long week-end ahead of me, but Canada day was on Wednesday, so instead it’s a weird 2 + 2 work week! Looks like a fresh and delicious pasta recipe. Have a great week-end!
Thanks!
This pasta looks delicious and simple. Love it!! I hope you have a wonderful long weekend and get to relax a little. Pinned! 🙂
Thank you for the pin 🙂
I am such a sucker for pasta! This one looks so good! I love the light tomato broth/sauce accented with the sweet basil and spicy pepper flakes. Sounds like a great summer meal!
Thanks, Shelby!
Such a simple dish, Medha! Sometimes, simple is the best. I love the combination of red peppers and tomatoes. Good luck with your dances. 🙂
Thanks so much!
Love this simple pasta dish! It looks so flavorful and delicious! Have a great rest of the weekend!
This looks delicious 🙂
This looks festive and just delicious! Pasta always hits the spot and I really like the simplicity and colors. Plus, I can use the fresh basil growing in my herb box. Have a great day!
I need to get a basil plant!
Looks yummy Medha! Need to try it soon! Great recipe!
Thanks, Mira!
Wow! This looks amazing! So healthy, fresh and delicious! …also, happy 4th (even though it’s the 5th!) Hope that you had a great day!
Thanks! Def did 🙂
Oh my word, this looks so fresh and tasty. I love red peppers with my pasta…so I’m sure we would devour this dish 🙂
Thanks!