Olive Garden Penne Pasta W/ Tomatoes and Ricotta

Name: Olive Garden Penne Pasta W/ Tomatoes and Ricotta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium tomatoes; 8 basil leaves, chopped; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup ricotta cheese; ½ teaspoon marjoram, chopped; 12 ounces penne rigate, cooked according to package directions; ¼ cup romano cheese, grated; 1 large garlic clove, peeled and chopped; salt; fresh ground black pepper; fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

1
CUT a shallow X on the bottom of each tomato.
2
Place tomatoes into boiling water and blanch for 15 seconds.
3
Immediately cool in ice water.
4
Remove core, skin and seeds from tomatoes and dice.
5
Place in a bowl and add 1/4 cup of olive oil, chopped basil and chopped garlic.
6
BLEND ricotta cheese with chopped marjoram; season to taste with salt and pepper.
7
Toss tomato mixture in a hot skillet.
8
When mixture is hot, stir in Ricotta cheese blend.
9
ADD hot, drained pasta to tomato/cheese mixture.
10
Stir to thoroughly blend.
11
Add salt and pepper to taste.
12
Top with Romano cheese and chopped parsley.

361

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* 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: 4 medium tomatoes, 8 basil leaves, chopped, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 cup ricotta cheese, and more.

Yes, Olive Garden Penne Pasta W/ Tomatoes and Ricotta 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!