Description
Creamy Tomato Ricotta Pasta is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that brings the essence of Italian cuisine to your kitchen. With its rich, velvety tomato sauce blended with creamy ricotta cheese, this pasta dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. Each bite is a comforting experience, bursting with flavor while requiring minimal effort. Whether enjoyed on a weeknight or special occasion, this recipe offers a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fusilli pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook fusilli pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes (with juice) to the pan and simmer for five minutes.
- Stir in ricotta cheese until well combined and let it bubble gently for another five minutes.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing gently to coat each noodle.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg