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Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta – Creamy, Rustic & Flavor-Packed

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A creamy and comforting pasta dish made with roasted cherry tomatoes, sweet caramelized garlic, and velvety ricotta cheese. A fresh, rustic meal that’s easy to make and full of flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz pasta (rigatoni, penne, or fusilli)

  • 2–3 cups cherry tomatoes

  • 6–8 garlic cloves, unpeeled

  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta

  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped

  • 2–3 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • Optional: red pepper flakes, Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss tomatoes and garlic with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs. Roast 25–30 mins.

  2. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.

  3. Squeeze roasted garlic from skins. Mix with ricotta, salt, pepper, and a splash of oil or pasta water to form a creamy sauce.

  4. Add pasta and roasted tomatoes to sauce. Toss with basil and extra pasta water as needed.

  5. Serve with Parmesan, more basil, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

  • Soak pasta water into ricotta for a silky finish.

  • Add spinach or arugula for a boost of greens.

  • Use gluten-free or vegan alternatives as needed.

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