Step 1

Preheat the oven to 300 F.

Step 2

Arrange the tomatoes on a sheet pan in a single layer. Drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Step 3

Sprinkle with the garlic, sugar, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper.

Step 4

Roast for about an hour until the tomatoes are concentrated and begin to caramelize. Remove from oven, remove stems, and set aside.

Step 5

In the meantime, cook pasta in a large pot according to package directions (minus a couple minutes of cook time for the pasta to be al dente).

Step 6

Tear the mozzarella into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

Step 7

When pasta is done, drain and add the roasted tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and a healthy drizzle of olive oil.

Step 8

Serve warm.