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Creamy Ricotta Tomato Pasta

Name: Creamy Ricotta Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 500 g pasta (such as rigatoni or penne); 2 tbsp olive oil; 500 g cherry tomatoes (halved); 3 garlic (cloves, minced); salt (to taste); black pepper (to taste); 250 g ricotta cheese; 2 cups fresh basil (packed leaves, roughly chopped); 0.5 cup pasta water (reserved from cooking the pasta); 50 g parmesan cheese (grated, for serving)

Recipe by @tagesrezept @tagesrezept · TikTok

Imported by Tara Farrar on SeeMeCook

A creamy and vibrant pasta dish featuring a rich tomato sauce, fresh ricotta cheese, and an abundance of fresh basil for a quick and flavorful meal.

4 servings25 minItalian

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Ingredients

500 g pasta (such as rigatoni or penne)
2 tbsp olive oil
500 g cherry tomatoes (halved)
3 garlic (cloves, minced)
salt (to taste)
black pepper (to taste)
250 g ricotta cheese
2 cups fresh basil (packed leaves, roughly chopped)
0.5 cup pasta water (reserved from cooking the pasta)
50 g parmesan cheese (grated, for serving)

Steps

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
2
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften and release their juices.
4
Stir in the minced garlic and season with salt and black pepper; cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5
Add the ricotta cheese and a large handful of fresh basil to the skillet, stirring until the cheese has melted and combined with the tomatoes.
6
Before draining the pasta, reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water.
7
Add the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss everything together over low heat until the sauce coats the pasta evenly.
8
Serve immediately, topped with more fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

The amount of basil used is significant and provides the primary flavor profile for the sauce. Adjust the amount of pasta water to reach your desired sauce consistency.