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Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta Brings Joy!

A delightful pasta dish featuring roasted tomatoes and garlic mixed with creamy ricotta, perfect for a comforting 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 Vegetables
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 6 cloves Garlic unpeeled
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for roasting
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper to taste
Ricotta Mixture
  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese whole milk
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Basil chopped
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
Garnish
  • 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 pepper.
  3. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until 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 Mixture
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, chopped basil, and lemon juice.
  2. Mix until well combined and creamy.
Combine and Serve
  1. Once the tomatoes and garlic are done roasting, squeeze the garlic out of its skins and mix with the tomatoes.
  2. In the pot, combine the cooked pasta, roasted tomatoes, garlic, and ricotta mixture.
  3. If the pasta seems dry, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  4. Serve topped with fresh basil and additional Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

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

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