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Tomato Ricota Pasta

Creamy Tomato Ricotta Pasta Ready in Just 30 Minutes

This Tomato Ricotta Pasta is a quick 30-minute dish that combines roasted tomatoes and creamy ricotta for a comforting dinner everyone will love.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 4 medium ripe vine tomatoes Halved
  • 1 whole garlic head Unpeeled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces pasta Spaghetti, Fettuccine, etc.
  • 1 cup pasta cooking water Reserved
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves Chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese For serving
For the Kick
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes Optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Prepare an oven-safe baking dish. Halve the tomatoes and place them cut side up with the whole garlic head. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place in the oven.
  2. Roast the tomatoes and garlic for 20 minutes, then cover with foil and roast for an additional 10 minutes until the tomatoes are caramelized and garlic is soft.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  4. Squeeze the roasted garlic out of its skin and blend the roasted tomatoes, garlic, basil leaves, and ricotta cheese until smooth, adding reserved pasta water to get the desired consistency.
  5. In a skillet, toss the cooked pasta with the sauce, adding more pasta water if the sauce is too thick, ensuring it's well-coated.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and chili flakes if desired. Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use high-quality ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. Reserve enough pasta water to adjust the sauce's consistency as needed.

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