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Tomato Ricotta Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

  • Pasta: 12 ounces (340g) of your favorite pasta (spaghetti, penne, fusilli, or rigatoni all work well)
  • Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Garlic: 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Tomatoes: 4 medium ripe tomatoes, diced (or 1 can (14.5 ounces) of diced tomatoes)
  • Ricotta Cheese: 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • Fresh Basil: ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried basil)
  • Parmesan Cheese: ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
  • Red Pepper Flakes: ¼ teaspoon (optional, for a little heat)
  • Salt and Pepper: To taste
  • Pine Nuts or Walnuts (Optional): ¼ cup for added crunch

Instructions

  1. 1. Cook the Pasta
  2. 2. Prepare the Tomato Sauce
  3. 3. Combine the Ricotta Cheese and Pasta
  4. 4. Finish and Serve