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Roasted Tomato and Garlic Ricotta Pasta

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A simple and flavorful pasta dish with roasted tomatoes and garlic blended into a creamy ricotta sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) ripe medium vine tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small whole garlic head (or 4 large garlic cloves, unpeeled)
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces (225g) pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or other)
  • 1 cup (240ml) reserved pasta cooking water (adjust as needed)
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
  • ½ cup (120g) ricotta cheese
  • Handful of fresh basil leaves
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the halved tomatoes on a baking dish, cut side up. Place the whole garlic head beside them and drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
  2. Roast uncovered for 20 minutes, then cover loosely with foil and continue roasting for another 10 minutes until the tomatoes blister and caramelize, and the garlic becomes soft.
  3. While tomatoes and garlic are roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup (240ml) of pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
  4. Once the roasted ingredients are cool enough to handle, squeeze the soft garlic cloves out of their skins into a blender. Add the roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, chili flakes (if using), ricotta cheese, and ¼ cup (60ml) of the reserved pasta cooking water. Blend until smooth, adding more water as needed to create a silky sauce.
  5. Transfer the cooked pasta to a large skillet over medium heat. Pour the blended sauce over the pasta and toss to coat evenly. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  6. Taste the pasta and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary. Serve immediately, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and more basil leaves.

Notes

Use ripe tomatoes for best flavor. Save pasta water to make the sauce silky.

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