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Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta

Savory Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta Delight

Discover the Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta, a quick vegetarian dish with a comforting blend of flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 200 grams Pasta Any shape like spaghetti, penne, or rigatoni.
For the Roasted Vegetables
  • 500 grams Cherry Tomatoes Can substitute with grape or Roma tomatoes.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Use any neutral oil if olive oil isn’t available.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Can use Italian seasoning or fresh herbs.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Use sea salt or kosher salt.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground for best flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 250 grams Ricotta Cheese Can substitute with mascarpone or cream cheese.
  • 50 grams Parmesan Cheese Pecorino or nutritional yeast can work for vegan diets.
  • 10 grams Fresh Basil Leaves Can substitute with parsley.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Vinegar can serve as an alternative.

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • colander

Method
 

Pasta Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut cherry tomatoes in half and place cut-side up on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper, and toss gently.
  3. Roast the tomatoes for about 20-25 minutes until juicy and caramelized.
  4. While the tomatoes roast, boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, fresh basil leaves, and lemon juice. Stir until creamy and well-blended.
  6. Drain pasta and return to pot. Add roasted tomatoes with juices and mix in ricotta sauce. Toss gently to combine.
  7. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually to adjust consistency.
  8. Serve pasta on plates and garnish with fresh basil and additional Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Freeze portions in freezer-safe containers for up to 1 month. Reheat gently with olive oil or reserved pasta water.

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