Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta: The Best Comfort Dish
A delightful and comforting pasta dish featuring roasted tomatoes and creamy garlic ricotta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking, Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound pasta of choice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast tomatoes for 20-25 minutes until they burst.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with minced garlic.
- Combine roasted tomatoes and the cooked pasta in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the ricotta mixture and stir until well combined.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding grated Parmesan cheese.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Roasted Tomato, Garlic, Ricotta, Pasta, Comfort Food