Description
Tomato Ricotta Pasta is a delightful dish that brings the warmth of home-cooked comfort food to your table any time of year. This creamy pasta combines the rich flavors of sun-ripened tomatoes and creamy ricotta, creating a luscious sauce that clings to perfectly cooked rigatoni. The aromatic blend of sautéed onions and garlic, paired with fragrant Italian herbs, elevates this dish into something extraordinary. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal or a dish to impress friends at dinner, this Tomato Ricotta Pasta is sure to become a favorite. Enjoy every bite as you savor the harmony of flavors and textures in this satisfying recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g rigatoni pasta
- 500 g passata tomato sauce
- 250 g ricotta cheese
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 4 chopped garlic cloves
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add chopped onions with a pinch of salt and sauté until translucent (3–5 minutes).
- Stir in the chopped garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the passata tomato sauce, adding Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low-medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, bring salted water to boil in a large pot and cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and torn basil leaves into the sauce, stirring until combined. Gently fold in ricotta cheese until fully incorporated.
- Combine drained rigatoni with the sauce, mixing thoroughly. If needed, add reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 40mg