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Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta

A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring roasted tomatoes and garlic, combined with ricotta cheese for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz Penne pasta or any pasta of choice
Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic
  • 2 cups Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 4 cloves Garlic unpeeled
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil for roasting
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Black pepper to taste
Ricotta Sauce
  • 1 cup Ricotta cheese whole milk or part-skim
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil chopped
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice freshly squeezed
To Serve
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil for garnish
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese for serving

Method
 

Roast Tomatoes and Garlic
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. On a baking sheet, toss the cherry tomatoes and unpeeled garlic cloves with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the tomatoes are blistered and garlic is soft.
Cook Pasta
  1. While the tomatoes are roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander.
Prepare Ricotta Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, chopped basil, and lemon juice.
  2. Mash the roasted garlic cloves and mix them into the ricotta mixture.
Combine and Serve
  1. In the pot used for pasta, combine the drained pasta, roasted tomatoes, and ricotta sauce.
  2. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired creaminess is achieved.
  3. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and additional Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the pasta before serving.

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