Solar Cooked Roasted Tomatoes & Onions Pasta

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Solar Cooked Roasted Tomatoes & Onions Pasta - Deliciously Solar Cooked Pasta Dish

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

2-3 hours

Ready In

2-3 hours 10 minutes

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 roma tomatoes , sliced into small wedges
	1 small onion , sliced
	1 teaspoon kosher salt , to taste
	1 teaspoon fresh black pepper , to taste
	2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
	1 cup solar cooked penne pasta
	1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
	4 -5 fresh basil leaves , torn

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

370

Sugar

Fat

15g

This Solar Cooked Roasted Tomatoes & Onions Pasta is a great dish that combines roasted tomatoes and onions with penne pasta. The solar cooking method not only saves energy but also provides an eco-friendly way to cook food. Solar cooking has become increasingly popular due to its many benefits such as reducing pollution and conserving natural resources. It is a healthy and delicious pasta dish that everyone will enjoy. You can easily adjust the recipe to your liking by adding more vegetables or protein such as mushrooms, chicken or shrimp. The aroma of roasted tomatoes and onions combined with fresh basil and parmesan cheese will surely whet your appetite.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your solar oven to 275°F.
2.	Add the sliced tomatoes and onions to a large bowl and season with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix well.
3.	Spread the tomato and onion mixture onto a baking sheet evenly.
4.	Place the baking sheet into the preheated solar oven and cook for about 2-3 hours, or until the tomatoes and onions are tender and starting to caramelize.
5.	Cook the penne pasta according to the package directions.
6.	Drain the cooked pasta and add it to a serving bowl.
7.	Top the pasta with the roasted tomato and onion mixture.
8.	Sprinkle some grated parmesan cheese and the fresh basil over the top.
9.	Toss everything together and serve warm.

PROS

This Solar Cooked Roasted Tomatoes & Onions Pasta dish is rich in flavor and easy to prepare.
The solar cooking method provides an eco-friendly way to cook your food, and it makes the roasted vegetables more tasty and healthy.

The Penne pasta is a good source of energy and contains important nutrients such as iron and vitamins B.

CONS

The solar cooking process could take up to 2-3 hours, so you need to plan ahead before cooking.
In case of a cloudy day, you will need to switch to a conventional baking method.

The dish contains parmesan cheese which is high in calories and sodium, and should be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tomatoes and onions are rich in antioxidants which help boost your immune system and prevent chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease.
Basil is a great source of Vitamin C and is also a natural anti-inflammatory. Olive oil is rich in healthy fats, which have been linked to improving heart health and reducing inflammation.