Description
A creamy sauce made from roasted tomatoes and garlic that pairs perfectly with your favorite pasta for a comforting yet elegant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pasta of choice (e.g., spaghetti or penne)
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes and garlic cloves, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the tomatoes burst and garlic is golden.
- In a blender, combine roasted tomatoes and garlic with ricotta cheese, blending until smooth.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- Toss the pasta with the creamy sauce until well coated.
- Serve warm, topped with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute ricotta with a plant-based option. Adjust the sauce’s consistency with pasta water if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg