Description
A delightful pasta dish combining the sweetness of roasted tomatoes, the creaminess of ricotta, and a hint of garlic, perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g (1 pound) ripe medium vine tomatoes, halved
- 1 small whole garlic head (or 4 large garlic cloves, unpeeled)
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 225 g (8 oz) pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or other type)
- Pasta cooking water (adjust to desired consistency)
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 120 g (½ cup) ricotta cheese
- Handful fresh basil leaves
- Grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Place halved tomatoes on a baking dish. Cut the top off the whole garlic head, exposing the cloves, and place it next to the tomatoes.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes.
- Cover the baking dish with kitchen foil and place it back in the oven for 10 minutes, until the tomatoes are blistered and garlic is soft.
- While the vegetables are roasting, cook the pasta al dente in salted water according to package instructions, reserving about 240ml (1 cup) of pasta cooking water before draining.
- Once roasted, squeeze the soft garlic cloves out of the skin into a blender along with roasted tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and chili flakes (if using).
- Add ricotta cheese and about 60ml (¼ cup) of reserved pasta cooking water and blend until smooth.
- In a large skillet, combine the blended tomato mixture with cooked pasta and toss until evenly coated with sauce. Heat over medium heat until warmed through.
- Add more pasta cooking water if the sauce appears too dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with fresh basil leaves and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a creamier sauce, adjust the amount of pasta cooking water. Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg