Fettuccine With Roasted Tomato Sauce And Parmesan

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 shallots, peeled and halved
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 cups whole, canned Italian plum tomatoes, drained
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
• salt to taste
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 12 ounces fettuccine pasta

1. 1 1.Preheat the oven to 400Au0b0F.
2. 2 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, balsamic vinegar and oregano and cook for 2 more minutes.
3. 3 Transfer this mixture to a baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Place the dish in the oven and roast for 20 minutes. Let cool slightly and coarsley chop the mixture in a food processor or blender.
4. 4 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in the pasta and cook until it is al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain. Place the pasta in a warm serving bowl, toss with half of the Parmesan cheese and add the tomato mixture.
5. 5 Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese and serve piping hot.

olive oil, shallots, garlic, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, fresh oregano, salt, freshly ground black pepper, freshly grated parmesan cheese, pasta

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/fettuccine-with-roasted-tomato-sauce-and-parmesan-1208017 (may not work)