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    Home » Pasta Recipes » Tomato Ricotta Pasta Recipe

    Published: Jan 19, 2023 by Ajoke · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Tomato Ricotta Pasta Recipe

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    Who says you have to wait until summer to enjoy a bowl of homemade tomato ricotta pasta? This quick and easy pasta recipe is perfect for any time of year, delicious, healthy, and super comforting.

    It's packed with flavor from the tomatoes, ricotta cheese, and herbs, but it's still light enough to be enjoyed after a busy day. Serve as is, with some crusty garlic bread, a side of salad or with other protein of your choice.

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    Tomato ricotta pasta recipe

    This tomato ricotta pasta recipe is sure to become a family favorite. It's easy to make and takes minimal effort with maximum flavor. A creamy, flavorful, and delicious dinner that is ready in less than 30 minutes. It comes together that quickly and you only need a handful of ingredients.

    The creamy ricotta with the tomato sauce pulls this dish together and you wouldn't believe it takes so little effort. Not only is this tomato ricotta pasta recipe incredibly flavorful, but it is also surprisingly healthy. 

    The combination of tomatoes, herbs, and ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese creates a vibrant and nutritious dish that your family will love. Plus, it's an excellent source of protein and fiber which are essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. 

    For a more indulgent meal, you can add some cooked chicken, shrimp, or bacon to the dish for extra protein. Bulk it up with vegetables such as spinach, mushrooms, asparagus, and more.

    Enjoy it with this homemade garlic bread or salad, you won't be disappointed! Let's get cooking

    Related recipes: spinach and ricotta pasta and pink sauce pasta.

    creamy tomato pasta garnished with fresh baby sail leaves in a white plate with a fork.

    What you will need

    To make this super easy and simple tomato ricotta recipe, you will need the following handful of ingredients

    Pasta: I used rigatoni, however, you can use any shaped pasta of choice, especially one that can hold on to the sauce nicely like penne pasta.

    Passata: this is also known as tomato sauce.

    Ricotta

    Onion

    Garlic

    Extra virgin olive oil

    Italian seasoning

    Parmesan cheese

    Fresh basil

    Salt and black pepper to taste

    ingrediengts to make tomato ricotta pasta on a marble surface.

    How to make tomato ricotta pasta

    Place a skillet on medium-high heat. Add extra virgin olive oil and heat until hot, add chopped onions and saute until soft and translucent, add chopped garlic and saute for 1 minute or until fragrant.

    Stir in the passata (tomato sauce), Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper into the sauteed aromatics until combined. Reduce the heat and leave to simmer for about 10 minutes stirring at intervals so it doesn't burn.

    In the meantime, cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, reserve some pasta water as you may be needing it later.

    Once the tomato has slightly reduced and no longer tastes tomatoey, add grated parmesan cheese and tear in some fresh basil(to taste) then stir to combine.

    Add ricotta cheese to the sauce, break it up and stir until creamy and fully combined with the tomato sauce.

    Add the cooked pasta to the tomato sauce, and stir or toss to combine. Simmer for 1-2 minutes, if the sauce is becoming thick, add the reserved pasta water to lighten it up.

    the process of making creamy tomato ricotta pasta.

    Take it off the heat and serve with more freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh basil. Enjoy!

    How to store and reheat

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. I don't recommend freezing this pasta.

    Reheat with a splash of water, milk, or broth to ensure the pasta doesn't dry up.

    ticotta tomato pasta in a skillet garnished with fresh basil leaves.

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    creamy tomato ricotta pasta in a skillet with a spatula.

    Tomato Ricotta Pasta

    Ajoke
    Who says you have to wait until summer to enjoy a bowl of homemade tomato ricotta pasta? This quick and easy pasta recipe is perfect for any time of year, delicious, healthy, and super comforting. It's packed with flavor from the tomatoes, ricotta cheese, and herbs, but it's still light enough to be enjoyed after a busy day. Serve as is with some crusty garlic bread, a side of salad, or with other protein of your choice.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Dinner, Pasta
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Servings 4
    Calories 601 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 300 g rigatoni pasta
    • 500 g passata tomato sauce.
    • 250 g ricotta
    • ½ cup onion finely chopped
    • 4 garlic cloves chopped
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
    • ¾ cup parmesan cheese grated or as needed
    • Fresh basil
    • Salt and black pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Place a skillet on medium-high heat. Add extra virgin olive oil and heat until hot, add chopped onions and saute until soft and translucent, add chopped garlic and saute for 1 minute or until fragrant.
    • Stir in the passata (tomato sauce), Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper into the sauteed aromatics until combined. Reduce the heat and leave to simmer for about 10 minutes stirring at intervals so it doesn't burn.
    • In the meantime, cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, reserve some pasta water as you may be needing it later.
    • Once the tomato has slightly reduced and no longer tastes tomatoey, add grated parmesan cheese and tear in some fresh basil(to taste) then stir to combine.
    • Add ricotta cheese to the sauce, break it up and stir until creamy and fully combined with the tomato sauce.
    • Add the cooked pasta to the tomato sauce, and stir or toss to combine. Simmer for 1-2 minutes, if the sauce is becoming thick, add the reserved pasta water to lighten it up.
    • Take it off the heat and serve with more freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh basil. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 601kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 23gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 421mgPotassium: 837mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1089IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 351mgIron: 4mg

    Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.

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