Cherry Tomato Pasta

This cherry tomato pasta dish is a delicious combination of roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic, and basil tossed with ricotta to make a rich and creamy sauce.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 347 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 pounds red cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 12 ounces whole wheat linguine
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 pound tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 0.25 cup julienned fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 (16 ounce) container low-fat ricotta cheese
• 0.5 cup finely shredded Pecorino Romano cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine all tomatoes, garlic, chicken broth, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a large, glass baking dish; toss to coat.

Step 3

Serve topped with Pecorino Romano cheese.

Step 4

Roast in the middle of the preheated oven, stirring regularly, until tomatoes are tender, about 45 minutes.

Step 5

Remove from the oven and stir in basil, parsley, and oregano.

Step 6

When the tomatoes have been roasting for about 35 minutes, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Step 7

Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 5 to 7 minutes (cook for 2 minutes less than package directions.) Drain and return to the pot.

Step 8

Add the roasted tomatoes and herbs to the linguine and cook over medium-low heat for 2 minutes.

Step 9

Add ricotta cheese and stir until melted and smooth.