Description
A delicious pasta dish featuring roasted tomatoes and creamy ricotta cheese, enhanced with garlic for a flavorful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a baking sheet, toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until tomatoes are blistered.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- Add the roasted tomatoes and garlic mixture to the pasta.
- Stir in the ricotta cheese until well combined.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Roasted Tomato, Garlic, Ricotta, Pasta, Italian, Vegetarian