Tomato Ricotta Pasta with Basil Parmesan Oil

41m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. 2In a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Toss to coat. Add dollops of ricotta.
  3. 3Bake uncovered for 35 minutes until tomatoes are blistered and tender.
  4. 4Bring salted water to a boil. Add rotini and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  5. 5While tomatoes roast, combine chopped basil, 1/4 cup olive oil, parmesan, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Mix well.
  6. 6Add chopped garlic and cooked pasta to the baking dish. Stir until the sauce coats the pasta.
  7. 7Transfer to plates and drizzle with basil parmesan oil. Serve warm.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 8 oz rotini pasta
  • 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan
  • 1 pinch kosher salt

Equipment

ovenbaking dishmedium potsmall bowl