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Creamy Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta Delight

This Creamy Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta combines vibrant tomatoes with creamy ricotta for a quick, vegetarian-friendly dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta (spaghetti or penne) feel free to substitute with gluten-free pasta as needed
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese can substitute with mascarpone or cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese vegans can use nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice vinegar can be a substitute if needed
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil replace with parsley or omit if necessary
For the Roasted Tomatoes
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes roasting intensifies flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil substitute with avocado oil if preferred
  • 4 cloves Garlic or use garlic powder if fresh is unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano fresh oregano can substitute for a stronger taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground is best

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and arrange them on a baking sheet, cut side up. Drizzle olive oil over tomatoes, and sprinkle garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Roast the tomatoes in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until soft and slightly charred.
  4. While the tomatoes are roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  5. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, parmesan, basil, and lemon juice to make the ricotta sauce.
  6. Reserve about ½ cup of starchy pasta water before draining the pasta.
  7. Combine the drained pasta with the roasted tomatoes and their juices.
  8. Pour the ricotta sauce over the pasta and tomatoes, tossing to combine.
  9. Use reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce's consistency as needed. Season with salt, pepper, or more lemon juice.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil or parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Leftover pasta can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently to preserve creaminess.

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