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Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta

Creamy Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta Bliss

Discover a simple yet flavorful Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta that's perfect for summer nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 6 medium Ripe Medium Vine Tomatoes Substitute with cherry tomatoes for a sweeter taste.
  • 1 whole Whole Garlic Head Or use 4 large garlic cloves.
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin olive oil is recommended.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 400 grams Pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or other type) Choose your favorite pasta variety.
  • 240 ml Pasta Cooking Water Used to adjust sauce consistency.
  • 1 teaspoon Chilli Flakes Optional, omit for a milder flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 250 grams Ricotta Cheese Swap with goat cheese or dairy-free alternatives for variations.
  • 1 bunch Fresh Basil Leaves Dried basil can be used as an alternative.
  • 50 grams Grated Parmesan Cheese For serving, omit for dairy-free versions.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • blender
  • large pot
  • Baking Dish
  • Skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Arrange halved tomatoes and a whole garlic head in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes, then cover and continue for 10 minutes.
  2. Boil a large pot of salted water. Add your chosen pasta and cook until al dente, reserving 240ml of pasta water before draining.
  3. Squeeze the roasted garlic into a blender with the roasted tomatoes, basil leaves, optional chilli flakes, and ricotta. Blend with 100ml reserved pasta water until smooth.
  4. In a skillet, toss the cooked pasta with the creamy sauce over medium heat, adding more reserved pasta water for desired creaminess.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve in bowls, garnished with fresh basil leaves and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Choose quality tomatoes for the best flavor. Reserve enough pasta water and taste the dish as you go.

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