Roasted Tomato Garlic Ricotta Pasta: The Best Comfort Meal
This roasted tomato, garlic, and ricotta pasta is a comforting dish that combines the sweetness of roasted tomatoes with creamy ricotta cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking and boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 8 ounces pasta (your choice)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread cherry tomatoes and garlic on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes, until tomatoes burst.
- While the tomatoes roast, cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, roasted tomatoes, garlic, and ricotta cheese.
- Toss with fresh basil and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot and enjoy your meal!
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute ricotta with cottage cheese for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg