Indulgent Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta Delight Recipe
This Indulgent Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta Delight is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring oven-roasted ripe tomatoes and mellow garlic blended into a creamy sauce with fresh basil and ricotta cheese, tossed with perfectly cooked pasta and finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan. It’s a perfect combination of roasted sweetness, creamy texture, and herbaceous freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Vegetables
- 4 cups ripe tomatoes, halved
- 1 whole garlic head, sliced at the top
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Pasta & Sauce
- 12 ounces pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or linguine)
- 1 cup fresh basil, plus extra for garnish
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 200°C (400°F) to prepare for roasting the tomatoes and garlic, which will develop deep, rich flavors.
- Prepare Tomatoes and Garlic: Halve the ripe tomatoes and arrange them cut-side up in a baking dish. Add the whole garlic head, sliced at the top, to the dish to roast alongside the tomatoes.
- Season and Roast: Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes and garlic, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Roast uncovered for 20 minutes, then cover loosely with foil and continue roasting for an additional 10 minutes to soften and caramelize the vegetables.
- Cook Pasta: While the vegetables are roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water for adjusting the sauce consistency.
- Make the Sauce: Squeeze the softened garlic cloves out of the head into a blender. Add the roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, ricotta cheese, and optional chili flakes. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Sauce and Pasta: Pour the blended sauce into a skillet and heat over medium heat. Stir in the cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach your desired creaminess.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and garnish with extra fresh basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Optionally drizzle a bit more olive oil on top for added richness. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute ricotta with plant-based cheese and use dairy-free Parmesan alternatives.
- Adjust chili flakes to your preferred spice level or omit entirely for a milder taste.
- Reserving pasta water is essential to adjust the sauce consistency without diluting flavor.
- Use the ripest tomatoes available for optimal roasting sweetness and depth of flavor.
- If you prefer a chunkier sauce, pulse the blender instead of blending fully smooth.
Keywords: roasted tomato pasta, garlic ricotta pasta, creamy tomato sauce, Italian pasta recipe, basil pasta, vegetarian pasta dish
