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Creamy Whipped Ricotta Pasta Recipe with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

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A quick and easy pasta dish featuring airy whipped ricotta paired with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, delivering a fresh and comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces pasta of choice (spaghetti or linguine recommended)
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, well-drained
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (plus extra for roasting)
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or minced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon sugar (optional, helps caramelize)
  • Fresh basil leaves, torn (about ¼ cup)
  • Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
  • Juice of half a lemon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss halved cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and sugar if using on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes until soft and caramelized, stirring halfway through.
  2. While tomatoes roast, place ricotta in a blender or food processor and blend on high speed until smooth, fluffy, and light, about 2-3 minutes. Optionally add a pinch of salt and a splash of olive oil.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
  4. In the same pot or a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook gently until fragrant and golden, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add drained pasta back to the pot with garlic. Fold in whipped ricotta and roasted tomatoes. Add reserved pasta water gradually to reach desired creamy consistency. Stir in lemon juice, fresh basil, and red pepper flakes if using.
  6. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil and basil leaves if desired.

Notes

If ricotta is watery, drain in a fine mesh sieve for 15 minutes before whipping. Add pasta water gradually to avoid a soupy sauce. Cook garlic low and slow to prevent burning. Roasting tomatoes slowly enhances sweetness and texture. Whipping ricotta aerates it for a lighter sauce.

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