Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this tomato ricotta pasta that’s both flavorful and easy to make. A perfect dish for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or your choice)
Sauce:
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14-15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried basil or Italian seasoning
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water
- Chopped fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water and drain.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, and basil. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Finish the Dish: Reduce heat, add ricotta and Parmesan, stirring until smooth. Toss in cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- Using both ricotta and Parmesan cheeses creates a balance of creaminess and flavor.
- Reserved pasta water helps achieve a silky sauce consistency without thinning it too much.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
