Description
A comforting and creamy pasta dish featuring ricotta cheese and ripe tomatoes, perfect for gathering around the table.
Ingredients
- Pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
- Ricotta Cheese
- Fresh Ripe Tomatoes
- Garlic (fresh cloves)
- Olive Oil
- Fresh Basil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add minced garlic, and sauté for about a minute.
- Add chopped tomatoes to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Combine ricotta: Lower heat and stir in ricotta cheese, breaking it up to melt and create a creamy sauce.
- Toss the pasta: Add drained pasta into the skillet, tossing it in the creamy tomato sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Tear fresh basil leaves into the dish, toss lightly, and serve immediately.
Notes
Consider adding sautéed vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy, ricotta, tomato, vegetarian