Delicious And Simple Ricotta And Tomato Pasta Sauce

Name: Delicious And Simple Ricotta And Tomato Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh ricotta; 1 (400 g) can crushed tomatoes; 1 yellow onion, finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon coarse ground pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 8 leaves fresh basil; 1 (500 g) package pasta (spirals work well with this recipe)

Servings: persons

2 cups fresh ricotta
1 (400 g) can crushed tomatoes
1 yellow onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 leaves fresh basil
1 (500 g) package pasta (spirals work well with this recipe)

1
Firstly, put on a large pot of salted water and bring to the boil, add pasta to water and cook until'al dente' approximately 8- 10 minutes.
2
While pasta is on the go, finely dice your onion and crush your garlic.
3
In a saucepan, put in the olive oil, when the oil is warm, add your garlic and onion and gently saute these until they are transparent.
4
Add the ricotta to the pan, and stir through the onions and garlic well.
5
At this stage, add your salt and pepper, parmesan, crushed tomatoes and tomato paste.
6
Mix well and let simmer gently for 10 minutes.
7
Drain pasta.
8
Turn the ricotta sauce off from the heat, add your fresh basil leaves, roughly torn, into the sauce.
9
Dish up some pasta into a bowl, put some of the ricotta sauce on top of the pasta, and finish off with some extra shavings of parmesan if desired.

430

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups fresh ricotta, 1 (400 g) can crushed tomatoes, 1 yellow onion, finely diced, 3 cloves garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Delicious And Simple Ricotta And Tomato Pasta Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!