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Summer Tomato Basil Pasta

Summer Tomato Basil Pasta That Bursts with Flavor

Enjoy a vibrant and flavorful Summer Tomato Basil Pasta that celebrates seasonal ingredients in a quick and easy dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Dried Spaghetti can substitute with spaghettini or linguine
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt adjust according to taste
For the Tomato Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin recommended
  • 3 cups Sweet Small Tomatoes such as cherry
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice can substitute with lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper freshly ground is best
For the Whipped Ricotta
  • 1 cup Ricotta can substitute with mascarpone
  • 3 tablespoons Milk any milk will do
For the Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves thinly sliced

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • blender

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Whip the Ricotta: Combine ricotta, milk, and half a clove of minced garlic in a bowl or blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Sauté the Garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add remaining minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Cook the Tomatoes: Add tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until blistered. Squeeze in lemon juice.
  5. Combine and Reduce: Add reserved pasta water and cook for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. Toss with Pasta: Add cooked spaghetti to skillet and toss to combine, adding more pasta water if needed.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Plate the pasta, top with whipped ricotta, and garnish with basil leaves. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh herbs and choose a variety of small, sweet tomatoes.

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