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Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta

Creamy Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta Bliss

This Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta blends sweet caramelized flavors with creamy ricotta for a quick and satisfying meal.
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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 Pasta
  • 250 grams Pasta Use any preferred type, gluten-free works well.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor; use fine sea salt.
For the Sauce
  • 500 grams Tomatoes Any ripe tomatoes like cherry or heirloom.
  • 1 whole Garlic Roasted garlic becomes sweet and spreadable.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Crucial for roasting.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Flakes Optional for heat.
For the Creaminess
  • 250 grams Ricotta Cheese Can substitute with cottage cheese or cream cheese.
For the Freshness
  • 1 bunch Fresh Basil Can replace with spinach or arugula.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking tray
  • Large pot
  • Blender
  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Halve the ripe tomatoes and arrange them cut-side up on a baking tray. Add a smashed head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Roast tomatoes and garlic for 20 minutes, then cover with foil and roast for another 10 minutes.
  4. Cook your pasta in heavily salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 240ml (1 cup) of pasta water before draining.
  5. Blend the roasted tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, chili flakes, and ricotta cheese with 60ml (1/4 cup) reserved pasta water until smooth.
  6. In a skillet, combine the blended sauce with the drained pasta and heat through for 2-3 minutes, adding more reserved pasta water as needed.
  7. Adjust seasoning, serve warm topped with fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days. Freeze pasta for up to 2 months, reheat covered at 180°C (350°F) for about 15 minutes.

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