Creamy Tomato Ricotta Pasta – Easy Recipes for Dinner
This creamy tomato ricotta pasta is one of those easy recipes that’s perfect for dinner. Quick, comforting, and packed with flavor!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1½ cups tomato passata or crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Grated parmesan and fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato passata, Italian herbs, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 8–10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the ricotta cheese until creamy and well combined.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Serve immediately topped with grated parmesan and fresh basil.