Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta Recipe
This Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta is a flavorful and comforting dish that’s easy to make. Roasted cherry tomatoes and garlic are combined with creamy ricotta cheese, Parmesan, and pasta for a delicious meal the whole family will love.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Roasted Tomatoes:
- 1 lb cherry or grape tomatoes
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Pasta:
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 12 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or your choice)
- Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for a bright finish)
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roast Tomatoes: Toss the cherry tomatoes and smashed garlic with olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tomatoes burst and garlic is soft.
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Prepare Ricotta Mixture: In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer roasted tomatoes and garlic to the pot with drained pasta. Stir in the ricotta mixture, adding reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh basil, extra Parmesan, and lemon zest, if using. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding your favorite vegetables or protein.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta, Pasta Recipe, Italian Pasta, Tomato Pasta