# Spaghetti al Felice

This dish comes together by tossing piping-hot noodles in raw tomatoes, olive oil, ricotta, and heaps of herbs for a fresh and creamy result with hints of sweetness and acidity from the tomatoes.

- Total time: 15 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- Large bowl
- Knife
- Potato masher
- Saucepan
- Tongs
- Small bowl
- Spatula

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT6kxBhcc/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/48aef96d-46ea-498d-bd07-a4346990ed03
- Extracted: 2025-07-27

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