Description
This Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta is a delightful symphony of sweet roasted tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and creamy ricotta, all tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. Each bite is a warm hug of savory goodness.
Ingredients
1 pound (450g) ripe medium vine tomatoes, halved
1 small whole garlic head (or 4 large garlic cloves, unpeeled)
2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
8 oz (225g) pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or other type)
Pasta cooking water (adjust to desired consistency)
1⁄2 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
1/2 cup (120g) ricotta cheese
Handful fresh basil leaves
Grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves, for serving
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200C (400F). Place halved tomatoes in a baking dish. Cut the top off a whole garlic head and put it next to the tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes, then cover with foil and roast for another 10 minutes until tomatoes are blistered and garlic is soft.
While roasting, cook pasta al dente in salted water, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
Squeeze the soft garlic cloves into a blender with the roasted tomatoes, basil, chili flakes (if using), ricotta, and 1/4 cup pasta water; blend until smooth.
Combine the sauce with the cooked pasta in a pan, toss, and heat through. Add more pasta water if too dry.
Season to taste.
Serve with fresh basil and parmesan. Enjoy.
Notes
Keep an eye on the tomatoes during roasting. You want them to be soft and slightly caramelized, but not burnt.
Save that pasta water: The reserved pasta water is your secret weapon, helping to create a beautiful sauce that clings to the pasta.
Gentle touch: When mixing in the ricotta, be gentle to avoid breaking it down too much, leaving lovely creamy pockets of cheese.
Taste and adjust: Season with salt and pepper to taste, and don’t be afraid to add a little more olive oil if needed.
Fresh basil: Fresh basil truly elevates the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: Not specified
- Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: Not specified
- Protein: Not specified