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Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta – Creamy, Rustic, and Bursting with Flavor

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A creamy, comforting pasta dish featuring roasted tomatoes, sweet garlic, and fluffy ricotta — all tossed with your favorite pasta for an easy yet elegant meatless meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes

  • 2 garlic bulbs

  • 3 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt & pepper

  • 12 oz rigatoni or pasta of choice

  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

  • Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

  • 1 cup reserved pasta water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Roast tomatoes and garlic with olive oil, salt, and pepper for 35–40 mins.

  • Cook pasta. Reserve 1 cup water, drain, and set aside.

  • Squeeze roasted garlic into a bowl and mash. Add ricotta, Parmesan, pepper flakes, and some pasta water. Mix until creamy.

  • Toss pasta with ricotta sauce. Fold in roasted tomatoes and pan juices.

  • Garnish with herbs, more Parmesan, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use part-skim ricotta for a lighter option.

  • Add grilled chicken or shrimp for protein.

  • Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days.

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