Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta: A Cozy Weeknight Favorite
A comforting pasta dish featuring roasted tomatoes and creamy ricotta, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a baking sheet, toss the cherry tomatoes and garlic with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until tomatoes are burst and garlic is golden.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the roasted tomatoes, garlic, ricotta, and cooked pasta. Mix well.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, try using flavored olive oil.
- Feel free to add in vegetables like spinach or zucchini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta