Description
A light and flavorful pasta dish with a creamy ricotta sauce and fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of your preferred pasta (such as spaghetti)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can of diced tomatoes (14 ounces)
- 1/2 cup of ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup of freshly chopped basil
- Salt and pepper for seasoning
- Optional: Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat and add ricotta cheese, mixing until creamy.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Stir in chopped basil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Tomato Basil Pasta, Ricotta Cream Sauce, Pasta Recipe