Description
A comforting pasta dish featuring creamy ricotta, caramelized cherry tomatoes, and aromatic garlic, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (such as spaghetti or penne)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the cherry tomatoes and minced garlic with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet, then roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until caramelized.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, saving a bit of pasta water.
- Drain the pasta and combine it with the roasted tomatoes and garlic, ensuring every strand is coated.
- Add ricotta cheese and mix well. If it feels dry, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional vegetables or proteins like grilled chicken or spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg