Creamy Roasted Tomato Ricotta Pasta: The Best Comfort Dish
A delicious and comforting pasta dish featuring creamy ricotta and roasted tomatoes that is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta of your choice
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread the cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast the tomatoes for 20-25 minutes until they are soft and slightly caramelized.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- Add the roasted tomatoes, ricotta, Parmesan, and basil to the pasta and stir to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil if desired.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of pasta water when mixing.
- Feel free to use any pasta shape you prefer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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