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Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta

Irresistible Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta Bliss

This Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta is a quick, delightful dish that features sweet roasted tomatoes and creamy ricotta, making it the perfect comfort food.
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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 Roasted Tomatoes
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For drizzling
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta (spaghetti or penne) Your choice of type
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Can substitute with mascarpone
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Optional
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh preferred

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and arrange them cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Drizzle the halved tomatoes with olive oil, sprinkle minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Place the seasoned tomatoes and garlic in the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes.
  5. While tomatoes roast, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions (about 9-11 minutes).
  6. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, fresh basil, and lemon juice.
  7. Reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water before draining the cooked pasta.
  8. Combine hot, drained pasta with the roasted tomatoes and creamy ricotta mixture in a large mixing bowl.
  9. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, always use fresh ingredients and reserve pasta water before draining.

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