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Creamy Roasted Tomato Ricotta Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto

Creamy Roasted Tomato Ricotta Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto

A delicious creamy pasta dish featuring roasted tomatoes, ricotta, and crispy prosciutto, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • food processor
  • Large pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 6-10 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • crushed red pepper flakes
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 8 slices prosciutto leave out if vegetarian
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 pound long or short cut pasta
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • ½ cup shredded gouda cheese
  • cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup fresh basil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425° F.
  • On a baking sheet, toss together the olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, 2 tablespoons thyme, rosemary, and a pinch each of red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Arrange the prosciutto on top of the tomatoes. Bake 15-20 minutes, until the prosciutto is crisp and the tomatoes are bursting.
  • Add ⅔'s of the tomatoes, the garlic, and the ricotta to a food processor. Puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Just before draining, remove 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain.
  • In the same pot, melt together the butter and 1 tablespoon of thyme. Cook until the butter is browning, then add the tomato puree and ½ cup pasta cooking water, stirring until combined. Melt in the gouda and parmesan.
  • Add the pasta and remaining tomatoes to the sauce, tossing to combine. If needed, thin the sauce with a little of the reserved pasta cooking water.
  • Divide the pasta between plates. Top with parmesan, prosciutto, and fresh basil. EAT and ENJOY.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Creamy Pasta, easy pasta recipe, Prosciutto, ricotta, roasted tomatoes
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