Spaghetti al Felice

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the grape or cherry tomatoes in half.
  2. 2Mash the halved tomatoes to extract their juices.
  3. 3Add a tiny bit of sugar to the mashed tomatoes to help bring out their natural sweetness.
  4. 4Season the tomatoes with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
  5. 5Set the tomato mixture aside for about 15 minutes.
  6. 6Drop the spaghetti into 7 cups of boiling water to cook.
  7. 7Reserve some of the starchy pasta water to finish the sauce.
  8. 8Chop a variety of fresh herbs, including basil, mint, marjoram, oregano, parsley, and thyme.
  9. 9Add the chopped herbs to the tomato mixture and stir to combine.
  10. 10Add about half of the ricotta cheese to the tomato and herb mixture.
  11. 11Stir the ricotta into the tomato and herb mixture until well combined and creamy.
  12. 12Place the remaining ricotta into a small bowl and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper for garnish.
  13. 13Add the hot, cooked spaghetti to the sauce in the large bowl.
  14. 14Toss the spaghetti vigorously with the sauce until it is creamy and well coated.
  15. 15Serve the pasta in a bowl, topping with the reserved ricotta and a drizzle of olive oil.

Ingredients

  • Grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
  • Sugar
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Olive oil
  • Spaghetti
  • Basil
  • Mint
  • Marjoram
  • Oregano
  • Parsley
  • Thyme
  • Ricotta

Equipment

Large bowlKnifePotato masherSaucepanTongsSmall bowlSpatula

Tips

  • Use grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes.
  • Mash the tomatoes to release their juices.
  • Add a tiny bit of sugar to help bring out the natural sweetness of the tomatoes.
  • Use a ton of herbs, whatever you have on hand.
  • Use starchy pasta water to help finish up the sauce.
  • The hot pasta will melt the ricotta and make the sauce creamy, delicious, and light.