Simple Pasta with Tomatoes and Ricotta
Enjoy this easy 30-minute bigoli pasta recipe with grape tomatoes and creamy ricotta. It's a simple, satisfying dish using minimal ingredients for a fresh, flavorful meal.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 506kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces bigoli pasta
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
- 3/4 cup whole milk ricotta
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring salted water to boil in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 1-2 minutes less than package instructions.12 ounces bigoli pasta
- Reserve one cup pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, make the sauce. In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium heat. Add garlic and cook just until fragrant, then add tomatoes and cook for 5-6 minutes more.3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, 2 cups grape tomatoes
- Use the back of a wooden spoon to lightly press into tomatoes at the end of the cooking time, then add ricotta and stir until warmed through. Add 1/4 cup of the pasta water and stire to combine.3/4 cup whole milk ricotta
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss gently. If needed, add small amounts of pasta water until the sauce is a good consistency and clings to the pasta. Add salt and pepper to taste.Salt, Pepper
- Serve immediately. Drizzle each serving with olive oil and grind a little extra pepper over it. To make this spicier, you can add red pepper flakes, and you can also optionally garnish it with fresh torn basil.
Notes
- In place of bigoli, you can use bucatini or a thick spaghetti. You need a hearty noodle for this pasta and sauce.
- You can add cooked chicken or shrimp to this to add protein if you choose.
- For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 828IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 2mg
This site uses an online source to provide nutrition estimates as a courtesy. If you need exact values, please calculate yourself.