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Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta

Creamy Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta Bliss

Discover the deliciousness of Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta in this quick, creamy recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta Choose your favorite type like spaghetti or penne.
For the Roasted Tomatoes
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes Use ripe tomatoes for the sweetest burst of flavor.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Essential for roasting.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust to your taste preference.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Feel free to tweak to your liking.
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Brings a luxurious texture to the pasta.
For Serving
  • Fresh Basil For garnish, optional.
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese For serving, optional.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish for the tomatoes.
  2. In the baking dish, toss halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Spread in a single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes.
  3. While the tomatoes are roasting, boil salted water in a large pot and cook your pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
  4. Once the tomatoes are ready, combine the hot pasta with the roasted tomatoes and their juices in a large bowl. Gently mix in the ricotta cheese, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
  5. Plate the pasta and garnish with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use ripe cherry tomatoes for the best flavor and consider adding leafy greens for extra nutrition. Customize your pasta shape to your liking.

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