Creamy Roasted Tomato Ricotta Pasta with Crispy Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious pasta recipe featuring creamy ricotta cheese, roasted tomatoes, and crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking and Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian if bacon is omitted
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 slices crispy turkey bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, toss the cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the roasted tomatoes, ricotta cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
- Add the cooked pasta to the mixture and stir until combined.
- Serve topped with crumbled turkey bacon and fresh basil.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey bacon and add more vegetables.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg