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Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta

A delicious pasta dish featuring roasted tomatoes and garlic combined with creamy ricotta, bringing a taste of summer to your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 450 g ripe medium vine tomatoes, halved Fresh, ripe tomatoes are best.
  • 1 small whole garlic head (or 4 large garlic cloves, unpeeled) Garlic enhances the sweetness.
  • 30 ml olive oil Quality olive oil is recommended.
  • Salt and pepper to taste Adjust according to preference.
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional) Add for a bit of heat.
  • 120 g ricotta cheese Can substitute with other cheeses.
  • handful fresh basil leaves Add for garnish and flavor.
For the Pasta
  • 225 g pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or other type) Choose your favorite type.
  • 240 ml pasta cooking water Adjust to reach desired sauce consistency.
For Serving
  • Grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Cut the ripe tomatoes in half and place them cut-side up in a baking dish.
  3. Cut off the top of the garlic head and place it next to the tomatoes in the baking dish.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes and garlic, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Roasting
  1. Place the baking dish in the oven and roast for about 20 minutes.
  2. Cover the baking dish with foil and roast for another 10 minutes.
Cooking Pasta
  1. While the tomatoes and garlic are roasting, bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, reserving about 240 ml (1 cup) of pasta cooking water before draining.
Blending Sauce
  1. Once roasted and cooled slightly, squeeze the garlic into a blender with roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, chili flakes, and ricotta cheese.
  2. Blend until smooth.
Combining
  1. In a large skillet, combine the blended sauce with the cooked pasta.
  2. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta cooking water until desired consistency is reached.
Serving
  1. Adjust seasoning if necessary, serve warm garnished with fresh basil and grated parmesan.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat on the stovetop or microwave.