Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta
Creamy ricotta pasta blended with roasted tomatoes, sweet garlic, and fresh basil for an easy Italian-inspired dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2–4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting & Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
450 g (1 lb) ripe medium vine tomatoes, halved
1 small whole garlic head (or 4 large garlic cloves, unpeeled)
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
225 g (8 oz) pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or preferred shape)
Pasta cooking water, as needed
½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
120 g (½ cup) ricotta cheese
Handful of fresh basil leaves
Grated Parmesan cheese and extra basil, for serving
Instructions
Roast the tomatoes and garlic
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Place halved tomatoes in a baking dish. Cut the top off the garlic head to expose cloves and place next to the tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Caramelize
Roast uncovered for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, cover loosely with foil, and return to the oven for another 10 minutes until tomatoes are blistered and garlic is soft.
Cook the pasta
While vegetables roast, cook pasta in generously salted water until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup (240 ml) pasta water, then drain.
Blend the sauce
Squeeze roasted garlic cloves from their skins into a blender. Add roasted tomatoes, basil, chili flakes (if using), ricotta, and about ¼ cup (60 ml) reserved pasta water. Blend until smooth.
Combine
Transfer sauce to a large skillet. Add cooked pasta and toss over medium heat until evenly coated. Add more pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Finish and serve
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and grated Parmesan.
Notes
Use very ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
Ricotta can be substituted with mascarpone, cream cheese, or dairy-free alternatives.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
For freezing, store the sauce separately and cook fresh pasta when serving.
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