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Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta

Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta for Cozy Nights

A comforting Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta that's vegetarian-friendly and easy to prepare for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Tomatoes
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for drizzling
  • 4 cloves Garlic unpeeled
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Pasta (Spaghetti or Penne)
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Basil chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them cut-side up on a baking sheet. Add unpeeled garlic cloves.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes and garlic. Sprinkle dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently.
  4. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tomatoes are soft and caramelized.
  5. Boil a pot of salted water and cook pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes).
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, grated parmesan, chopped basil, and lemon juice.
  7. Reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
  8. Add drained pasta to the pot with roasted tomatoes and juices. Toss gently.
  9. Pour ricotta mixture over pasta and toss gently. Adjust with reserved pasta water as needed.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Garnish with fresh basil or parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh cherry tomatoes for maximum sweetness and always cook your pasta al dente to achieve the best texture.

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