Description
A gourmet pasta dish that combines roasted tomatoes and creamy ricotta for an elevated weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- Pasta (your choice)
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Garlic
- Ricotta Cheese
- Olive Oil
- Fresh Basil
- Parmesan Cheese
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place cherry tomatoes and whole garlic cloves on a baking sheet. Drizzle generously with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
- Roast the mixture for 20-25 minutes, or until the tomatoes burst and the garlic is soft and golden.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your chosen pasta and cook until al dente.
- Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta. In a mixing bowl, combine the hot pasta with roasted tomatoes and garlic, ricotta cheese, and a bit of reserved pasta water.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or olive oil as needed. Toss in fresh basil and grated parmesan just before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using part-skim ricotta or cottage cheese. You can also substitute other vegetables like spinach or zucchini for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
