Roasted Garlic and Tomato Bow-Ties

Main Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons light olive oil, divided
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1/2 head garlic, unpeeled
• 1 cup bow-tie pasta
• 1/2 cup Hormel® Pepperoni
• 1/2 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 300°F. Place aluminum foil on baking sheet; brush with 1 tablespoon oil.

2. 2

   Arrange tomato halves, cut-side-up, in single layer on foil. Brush with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with sugar, salt and ground pepper.

3. 3

   Cut 1/2 inch off top of garlic head. Drizzle 1 teaspoon oil over garlic. Wrap in foil; place on baking sheet with tomatoes.

4. 4

   Bake tomatoes and garlic 45 minutes or until garlic is soft when pierced with knife.

5. 5

   Cook bow-tie pasta according to package directions; drain. Return to pan.

6. 6

   In small bowl, squeeze garlic into remaining 2 teaspoons oil; mash until smooth. Stir into pasta. Add pepperoni, tomatoes and cheese. Cook over medium heat, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese starts to melt. Sprinkle with basil and cracked pepper.