Roasted Tomato & Garlic Ricotta Pasta | Creamy, Flavorful Bowtie Pasta Recipe
A creamy and flavorful pasta with roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic, ricotta, Parmesan, and fresh basil. Perfectly simple yet elegant for any meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Pasta
- Method: Oven & Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 12 ounces pasta (such as spaghetti or penne)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a baking sheet, toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes until tomatoes are soft and slightly caramelized.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine hot pasta, roasted tomatoes, ricotta, Parmesan, basil, and lemon juice.
- Toss gently until creamy and well combined. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh cherry tomatoes for best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Optional: drizzle with extra olive oil before serving for richness.