Description
This Tomato Ricotta Pasta is a creamy, fresh, and easy dinner made with ricotta cheese, juicy tomatoes, garlic, and parmesan. A 30-minute meal that’s light, comforting, and perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
– 8 oz rigatoni or penne pasta
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
– 2 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
– ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
– ½ tsp salt
– ½ tsp black pepper
– Optional: fresh basil, red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add tomatoes and cook until blistered, 5–7 minutes.
3. Remove skillet from heat. Stir in ricotta, parmesan, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Add pasta and toss to coat. Loosen sauce with a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
5. Serve with extra parmesan and fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
– For extra creaminess, use full-fat ricotta.
– Add spinach, cooked chicken, or shrimp for a heartier meal.
– Stir the ricotta in off the heat to keep the sauce from separating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Keywords: tomato ricotta pasta, creamy ricotta pasta, weeknight pasta recipes, vegetarian pasta, fresh tomato pasta, easy pasta dinner