Description
This Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta is a flavorful and comforting dish perfect for a cozy dinner. Roasting the tomatoes and garlic brings out their sweetness, while the ricotta cheese adds a creamy texture to the sauce. Serve this pasta with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and fresh basil for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
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Roasted Tomatoes:
- 450 g (1 pound) ripe medium vine tomatoes, halved
- 1 small whole garlic head (or 4 large garlic cloves, unpeeled)
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pasta:
- 225 g (8 oz) pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or other type)
- Pasta cooking water (adjust to desired consistency)
- 1/2 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
- 120 g (1/2 cup) ricotta cheese
- Handful fresh basil leaves
- Grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Place halved tomatoes on a baking dish. Cut the top off the whole garlic head, exposing the cloves, and place it next to the tomatoes.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, cover the baking dish with kitchen foil and place back in the oven for 10 minutes or until the tomatoes are blistered, caramelized, and the garlic is soft.
- Cook the pasta al dente in heavily salted water according to the package instructions. Reserve about 240ml (1 cup) of pasta cooking water before draining.
- Blend the roasted garlic, tomatoes, basil, and ricotta cheese. Toss the blended sauce with cooked pasta in a skillet. Heat until warmed through.
- Adjust seasoning, garnish with basil and parmesan cheese, and serve.
Notes
- Quality of tomatoes is crucial in this recipe – choose high-quality very ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Freeze sauce separately for longer storage.
- Ricotta cheese can be substituted with mascarpone, cream cheese, or dairy-free alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
