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The Ultimate Guide to Delicious Tomato Ricotta Pasta

The Ultimate Guide to Delicious Tomato Ricotta Pasta
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Who says comfort food has to wait for summer? This Tomato Ricotta Pasta is light, creamy, and full of flavor—perfect for any season. With the tang of tomatoes, the richness of ricotta, and the freshness of basil, this dish is a quick 30-minute dinner that feels both cozy and elegant. Pair it with garlic bread, a crisp salad, or your favorite protein for a complete meal.

Ingredients

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  • 300 g rigatoni pasta

  • 500 g passata (tomato sauce)

  • 250 g ricotta cheese

  • ½ cup onion, finely chopped

  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

  • ½ tbsp Italian seasoning

  • ¾ cup Parmesan cheese, grated (plus extra for serving)

  • Fresh basil leaves

  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sauté onions until soft and translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.

  2. Stir in passata, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Lower heat and let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.

  4. Stir Parmesan and torn basil into the tomato sauce.

  5. Add ricotta, breaking it up and mixing until creamy.

  6. Toss in cooked pasta, simmer 1–2 minutes. Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.

  7. Serve hot with extra Parmesan and fresh basil.

Notes

  • Use rigatoni or swap for penne/fusilli for the same creamy coating.

  • For extra richness, drizzle with a little olive oil before serving.

  • Add chili flakes if you like a spicy kick.

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