Savory Roasted Tomato Garlic Ricotta Pasta for Cozy Nights

A comforting Roasted Tomato Garlic Ricotta Pasta dish that combines simplicity and charm for a comforting meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 portions

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

1 pound Pasta of choice Spaghetti or penne works beautifully.
1 teaspoon Salt For seasoning the cooking water.

For the Roasted Mix

2 cups Cherry Tomatoes Substitute with grape tomatoes if necessary.
6 cloves Garlic Whole, unpeeled cloves.

For the Creamy Sauce

1 cup Ricotta Cheese Whole-milk ricotta offers a richer texture.

For the Fresh Finish

1 cup Fresh Basil Chopped.
1 tablespoon Lemon Zest

Equipment

Oven
Baking Sheet
Mixing bowl
Large pot
Skillet

Method

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss cherry tomatoes and whole garlic cloves with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread on the baking sheet.
Roast in the oven for 20-30 minutes until tomatoes burst and garlic is golden.
Boil salted water in a large pot, cook pasta until al dente, and reserve some pasta water.
In a skillet, combine roasted tomatoes and garlic with ricotta, mashing garlic and mixing well.
Add cooked pasta and splash of reserved pasta water, stirring until sauce forms.
Remove from heat, fold in fresh basil and lemon zest, then serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy crafting your own delicious version while exploring these helpful tips for variations and storage.

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