Description

This pasta dish is simple to prepare and can be on the dinner table in no time. It's satisfying, creamy, cheesy and tangy.

Ingredients

• 12 oz. penne pasta or spaghetti
• 2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 T. olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 t. dried oregano
• 1 t. salt
• 1/2 t. black pepper
• 1 c. ricotta cheese
• 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 c. fresh basil, chopped
• 1 T. lemon juice
• 1/2 c. reserved pasta cooking water

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Spread the halved cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle on garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast for 20–25 minutes until soft and caramelized.
3. While the tomatoes are roasting, boil salted water; cook pasta until al dente.