Comforting Roasted Tomato Garlic Pasta Dinner
A creamy, comforting pasta tossed with roasted cherry tomatoes, mellow garlic, and whipped ricotta for a simple yet flavorful dinner ready in under 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 12 oz pasta (rigatoni, penne, or fettuccine)
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- Optional: grated parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss tomatoes and garlic with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast 25–30 minutes.
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a bowl, mash roasted garlic with ricotta, 1/4 cup pasta water, and a drizzle of oil. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
- Return pasta to pot. Add ricotta sauce and toss over low heat.
- Gently fold in roasted tomatoes and their juices.
- Serve with fresh herbs and parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use vegan ricotta if needed. Add lemon or spinach for variations. Don’t overheat ricotta to avoid grainy texture.