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Roasted Tomato & Garlic Ricotta Pasta | Creamy, Flavorful Bowtie Pasta Recipe

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A creamy and flavorful pasta with roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic, ricotta, Parmesan, and fresh basil. Perfectly simple yet elegant for any meal.

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

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. On a baking sheet, toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Roast for 20–25 minutes until tomatoes are soft and slightly caramelized.
  4. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  5. In a large bowl, combine hot pasta, roasted tomatoes, ricotta, Parmesan, basil, and lemon juice.
  6. 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.