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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 and Sauce
  • 12 oz Penne pasta or any pasta of choice
  • 2 cups Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 4 cloves Garlic smashed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil for roasting
  • 1 cup Ricotta cheese fresh
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Roasting Tomatoes and Garlic
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. On a baking sheet, toss the cherry tomatoes and smashed garlic with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread them out in a single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes, until the tomatoes are blistered and caramelized.
Cooking 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 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander.
Combining Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, roasted tomatoes, garlic, ricotta cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
  2. Mix well, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired creaminess is achieved.
  3. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serving
  1. Serve the pasta hot, garnished with fresh basil.
  2. Enjoy your delicious roasted tomato and garlic ricotta pasta!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins to customize this dish to your liking.

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