When it comes to classic Italian dishes, pasta with fresh tomato sauce and ricotta cheese stands as a timeless favorite. The vibrant flavors of ripe tomatoes, the creamy richness of ricotta, and the delightful texture of al dente pasta come together to create a culinary masterpiece that has captured the hearts of food lovers worldwide. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, this versatile dish offers a delightful blend of simplicity and elegance, making it a perfect choice for any occasion.
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PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE AND RICOTTA
This wonderful pasta is made with nothing more than fresh tomato sauce and good ricotta, plus a little pecorino. It's most delicious if you keep the pasta quite al dente; use just enough sauce, no more; give it a good pinch of crushed red pepper; and season it with enough salt of course.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories easy, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of well-salted water, making sure to keep it quite al dente.
- Put butter in a wide deep skillet over medium heat. Add drained pasta to the pan and season with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper, if using.
- Add tomato sauce gradually and stir to coat pasta, using only enough sauce for a light coating (you may not need the entire 2 1/2 cups).
- Transfer pasta to a warm serving bowl and dot top with spoonfuls of ricotta. Sprinkle lightly with pecorino and garnish with a few torn basil leaves.
PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE
Capture the pure taste of summer with this pasta. The secret: using raw, fresh tomatoes that have never seen the inside of a refrigerator for the tomato sauce. Recipe copyright 2012 by Eugenia Bone.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Finely chop tomatoes, basil, parsley, and garlic, and mix together with oil (or pulse ingredients, including oil, in a food processor to blend).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain pasta, and toss it in a serving bowl with the raw sauce. Transfer to 6 shallow bowls, and drizzle with oil. Serve with cheese.
DELICIOUS AND SIMPLE RICOTTA AND TOMATO PASTA SAUCE
I just love this recipe! Mum used to make this for us when we were kids. It's apparently a traditional Roman dish, great for vegetarians and very easy and quick to whip up, an awesome dish with a real 'rustic' feel to it! The kids will love it! It is to be served on top of steaming, hot pasta...wholemeal pasta works quite well with this recipe too! Enjoy!
Provided by LovelyRitaMeterMaid
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Firstly, put on a large pot of salted water and bring to the boil, add pasta to water and cook until'al dente' approximately 8- 10 minutes.
- While pasta is on the go, finely dice your onion and crush your garlic.
- In a saucepan, put in the olive oil, when the oil is warm, add your garlic and onion and gently saute these until they are transparent.
- Add the ricotta to the pan, and stir through the onions and garlic well.
- At this stage, add your salt and pepper, parmesan, crushed tomatoes and tomato paste.
- Mix well and let simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Drain pasta.
- Turn the ricotta sauce off from the heat, add your fresh basil leaves, roughly torn, into the sauce.
- Dish up some pasta into a bowl, put some of the ricotta sauce on top of the pasta, and finish off with some extra shavings of parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 762.9, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 64.9, Sodium 979.2, Carbohydrate 107.8, Fiber 6, Sugar 8, Protein 32.5
PASTA WITH RICOTTA AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
I absolutely love this quick and easy creamy pasta!
Provided by Michelle Finley Baker
Categories Pasta and Noodles Pasta by Shape Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook tagliatelle at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
- Cook sun-dried tomatoes in a large skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in sour cream, ricotta cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Mix in parsley and basil. Toss in pasta and mix to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 745.3 calories, Carbohydrate 98.8 g, Cholesterol 51.8 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 376.7 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
Tips:
- Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This will make all the difference in the taste of your sauce.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the tomatoes. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Add a little bit of sugar to the sauce. This will help to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
- Use fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, and thyme, to flavor the sauce.
- Serve the pasta with a dollop of fresh ricotta cheese. This will add a creamy, rich flavor to the dish.
Conclusion:
This pasta with fresh tomato sauce and ricotta is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The fresh tomatoes and herbs give the sauce a bright, flavorful taste, and the ricotta cheese adds a creamy richness. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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