Description
A luscious pasta sauce made from roasted cherry tomatoes and garlic, blended with creamy ricotta cheese, perfect for elegant dinners and weeknight meals alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Pasta of choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place cherry tomatoes and garlic on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the tomatoes are bursting and garlic is soft.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted tomatoes, garlic, and ricotta cheese; blend until smooth.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- Mix the creamy sauce with the pasta until well combined.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
For variations, consider using plant-based ricotta for a vegan option or adding lemon juice for brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg