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Roasted Tomato and Basil Pasta with Parma Ham

Updated: Jun 13, 2022 · Published: Oct 26, 2018 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 27 Comments

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Sweet and juicy roasted tomatoes stirred through garlic herb spaghetti and mixed with Parma Ham is such a simple and classic pasta dish. Roast the tomatoes ahead of time and then heat them up with the spaghetti when you are ready to eat it - this roasted tomato pasta with ham and basil is an easy weeknight meal that is bursting with flavour.

A large white plate with ham and tomato linguini. Topped with parmesan shavings.

This is hands down my favourite end of summer pasta dish. It's a great way to use up the bounty of great value tomatoes that are available at the supermarket (or in your garden if you are growing them) and you only need a few ingredients.

What really takes this simple pasta dish to the next level though is some chopped and cooked Parma Ham and shallots stirred through it and it's one of our favourite Parma ham recipes.

If you are looking for some other recipes that are packed full of tomatoes, then why not try our Tomatoes on Toast, Easy Tomato Soup or Tomato Baked Risotto.

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Ingredients and Substitutions

All the ingredients needed for this recipe with text overlay labels.

A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Pasta - Any pasta will work here, but we used linguine. You could use pasta shapes like penne or fusilli, but we wouldn't recommend anything smaller like macaroni because it would get lost in the sauce.
  • Cherry tomatoes - Make sure these are juicy and ripe. Roasting them does bring out the flavour of tomatoes, but the riper the better. You could use larger tomatoes if you don't have cherry tomatoes.
  • Olive oil - Try to use the best quality olive oil you can, as you really will be able to taste the difference.
  • Balsamic vinegar - This compliments the tomatoes so well and adds an extra touch of sweetness. Like the olive oil, try to use the best quality you can, as the cheaper brands tend to be a bit watery.
  • Garlic - Freshly crushed is best. Crush it into almost a paste, so there is even distribution in the sauce. You can use frozen garlic or from a tube to save time if you prefer.
  • Lemon - This really lightens the pasta up. Just use juice rather than zest though, because you don't want it to be over powering.
  • Fresh basil - The perfect herb to go with tomatoes.
  • Sea salt and black pepper - Generously season.
  • Shallots - This adds a nice sweetness that compliments the tomatoes. You could use a brown or red onion if you prefer.
  • Parma ham - Any ham will work in this, but this has the best flavour in our opinion.
  • Pine nuts - These add a lovely crunch to the finished dish.
  • Parmesan - You don't have to add cheese, but any pasta dish is taken to the next level with a little parmesan in our opinion.
  • Pasta water - Adding starchy pasta water (just 100ml is enough) to a fat like olive oil will create an emulsion and this gives a really silky smooth sauce and helps it cling to the pasta. Make sure you scoop out the water just before draining, as this ensures that it is nice and starchy.

More ingredient substitutions and variations can be found in the recipe card.

Step by Step Instructions

Prep: Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.

Halved cherry tomatoes roasting in a pan.
  1. Step 1: Add the tomatoes to a roasting pan along with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 2 crushed garlic cloves, salt, pepper and balsamic vinegar and mix well. Put in a the oven for 30 minutes.
A saucepan full of cooked linguine.
  1. Step 2: 12 minutes before the tomatoes are ready, put the pasta in a pan of boiling water and simmer for 12 minutes and then drain.
Chopped ham and shallots cooking in a frying pan.
  1. Step 3: Add a little oil to a pan and add the shallots and chopped Parma Ham. Gently cook for 3-4 minutes.
Cooked tomatoes and herbs added to the pan of pasta.
  1. Step 4: Add the rest of the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and fresh basil to the spaghetti and then add the cooked shallots and Parma ham and the cooked tomatoes and mix well.
Tomato and basil pasta topped with pine nuts.
  1. Step 5: Transfer the linguine mixture to a large bowl and then top with parmesan, pine nuts and a little extra fresh basil.

Serving Suggestions

If you want to bulk this meal out a bit, then serve it with some garlic bread. Either buy some ready made, or make your own easy garlic bread by cutting up some French stick and spreading it with a mix of butter, crushed garlic and dried herbs. Then pop it in the oven for 10 minutes. Why not try our Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread?

You could also keep it simple with a big green salad. The key to an epic green salad is to use a variety of greens, like romaine, spinach, kale and rocket. You want leafy greens, but crunch too. Then you need the perfect dressing. Why not try our Lemon Vinaigrette, Honey and Mustard Dressing or Tomato and Basil Vinaigrette. You could also try our Grilled Little Gem Salad, or Cucumber and Radish Salad.

If you want to add a big side of vegetables, then we recommend our Roasted Tenderstem Broccoli, Garlic Green Beans, Air Fryer Carrots, or Roasted Lemon Asparagus.

Linguini mixed with tomatoes, basil, parma ham and pine nuts

Storage

This parma ham pasta is best eaten straight away, however if you do have leftovers then they can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge until the next day. To reheat, simply add a little oil in a frying pan and heat through.

Extra Tips

  • Add some extra sweetness by drizzling some extra balsamic over the spaghetti before serving.
  • If you don't want to cook the Parma Ham, then just curl the slices up and place on top before serving. The shallots could be roasted at the same time as the tomatoes.
  • Oregano is a nice addition to the tomatoes before they are roasted.
  • Mix things up and add some soft goats cheese to the dish isn't of Parmesan.
A tomato pasta dish with ham, basil and parmesan, all on a white plate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it gluten free?

If you use your favourite gluten free pasta and make sure that there is no cross contamination, then this is a delicious gluten free meal.

Why do I have to add pasta water?

Because it's an easy way to make the sauce really silky smooth, with no extra effort.

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Recipe

Tomato and basil pasta topped with pine nuts.

Roasted Tomato and Basil Pasta with Parma Ham

By: Dannii Martin
Sweet and juicy roasted tomatoes stirred through garlic herb spaghetti and mixed with Parma Ham is such a simple and classic pasta dish.
5 from 26 votes
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Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 30 minutes mins
Total: 35 minutes mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 588kcal
Allergens:
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Ingredients

  • 140 g (5 oz) Linguine
  • 20 Cherry tomatoes - halved
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Garlic clove - crushed
  • 2 Garlic clove - crushed
  • 0.5 Lemon - (juice only)
  • 1 cup Fresh basil - finely chopped
  • 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper
  • 4 Shallots - diced
  • 4 slices Parma ham - chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Pine nuts
  • 20 g (0.25 cups) Parmesan - shaved

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
  • Add 20 Cherry tomatoes to a roasting pan along with 2 tablespoon Olive oil, 2 Garlic clove, 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper and 2 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar and mix well. Put into the oven for 30 minutes.
  • 12 minutes before the tomatoes are ready, put 140 g Linguine in a pan of boiling water and simmer for 12 minutes and then drain.
  • Add 1 tablespoon Olive oil to a pan and add 4 Shallots and 4 slices Parma ham. Gently cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add 1 tablespoon Olive oil, 2 Garlic clove, juice of 0.5 Lemon and 1 cup Fresh basil to the linguine and then add the cooked shallots and Parma ham and the cooked tomatoes and mix well.
  • Transfer the spaghetti mixture to a large bowl and then top with 20 g Parmesan, 2 tablespoon Pine nuts and a little extra fresh basil.

Recipe Tips

  • Add some extra sweetness by drizzling some extra balsamic over the spaghetti before serving.
  • If you don't want to cook the Parma Ham, then just curl the slices up and place on top before serving. The shallots could be roasted at the same time as the tomatoes.
  • Oregano is a nice addition to the tomatoes before they are roasted.
  • Mix things up and add some soft goats cheese to the dish isn't of parmesan.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 588kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 530mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 42.9mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 5mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Wendy Lemeric says

    October 28, 2018 at 11:13 pm

    Looks delish!! I'd love to eat it.and that's very informative about PArma ham.

    Reply
  2. Liz says

    October 28, 2018 at 7:43 pm

    5 stars
    So many delicious flavors! I love tomato + basil. Love that this recipe can be made on a busy weeknight!

    Reply
  3. Pam Greer says

    October 28, 2018 at 7:14 pm

    5 stars
    I had no idea how they made parma ham! I am definitely going to look for some, it sounds so delicious - and then make this pasta!

    Reply
  4. Danielle says

    October 28, 2018 at 5:43 pm

    5 stars
    I've really been craving pasta, so this looks perfect. I really love roasted tomatoes.

    Reply
  5. Hayley L says

    October 28, 2018 at 4:41 pm

    I need to try Parma ham in spaghetti. Looks like an easy was to jazz it up a bit for a quick post work meal.

    Reply
  6. Dana says

    October 28, 2018 at 4:40 pm

    This looks like my kind of pasta dish. I have so many tomatoes that need using too.

    Reply
  7. Holly Bird says

    October 28, 2018 at 3:02 pm

    5 stars
    This looks really good! I can't wait to try it!!

    Reply
  8. Lauren Vavala | DeliciousLittleBites says

    October 28, 2018 at 1:06 pm

    5 stars
    I have never thought to use ham in a pasta recipe like this! All the ingredients sound so good together - a must try!

    Reply
  9. kim says

    October 28, 2018 at 12:41 pm

    5 stars
    This looks like my kind of dinner! I know my whole family will love this and I can't wait to give it a try!

    Reply
  10. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

    October 28, 2018 at 9:56 am

    5 stars
    What a tasty looking pasta dish! I love using Parma Ham in pasta dishes, it's such a great and versatile ingredient

    Reply
  11. Caitlyn Erhardt says

    October 26, 2018 at 6:16 pm

    5 stars
    This looks INCREDIBLE! I love pasta and this one you have created looks like it will become my new favorite!

    Reply
  12. Ellen says

    October 26, 2018 at 6:12 pm

    I totally love this new idea for pasta night. So many fresh ingredients, you know it's full of flavor.

    Reply
  13. Vicky says

    October 26, 2018 at 6:06 pm

    5 stars
    I never knew how parma ham was made. That is fascinating and it sounds so much better that the typical ham people are used to. This dish looks great for a crowd!

    Reply
  14. Katie says

    October 26, 2018 at 4:51 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so good! I love the addition of the pine nuts- adds a bit of crunch.

    Reply
  15. Stephanie says

    October 26, 2018 at 4:47 pm

    5 stars
    Pasta is one of my favorite comfort foods and I loved the balsamic vinegar and pine nuts in this.

    Reply
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