Description
Tomato Ricotta Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines fresh tomatoes, creamy ricotta cheese, and aromatic garlic for a delightful meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this pasta recipe is quick to prepare and can easily be customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Each bite delivers a burst of flavor, making it an instant family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Wash and chop the tomatoes; mince the garlic.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot; add pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and add garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add tomatoes: Stir in chopped tomatoes, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add drained pasta to the skillet along with reserved pasta water and dollops of ricotta; toss gently until combined.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Drizzle with extra olive oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg