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A simple, summery, and Creamy Roasted Tomato Ricotta Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto. Great for nights when you’re craving cozy Italian and fresh summer flavors. This dish is made with fresh garden cherry tomatoes that are roasted with herbs and pureed into a creamy sauce with ricotta cheese. All together they make for the most vibrant and delicious summer pasta. Finish the dish off with parmesan cheese and crispy-salty prosciutto.
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Just like most people, I love a summer Caprese salad. It’s a summer classic. And when tomatoes are really at their peak, nice and juicy and sweet, it’s a delicious salad to enjoy almost daily.
But I have to admit, there are only so many tomato, basil, and mozzarella dishes I can enjoy before getting a little bored. Tomatoes can obviously be used throughout so many different recipes, so I’m trying to branch out and away from Caprese this season.
Instead, I’m trying to create more unique dishes, like tomato pastries, and plenty of Italian pasta.
Here are the steps to making this pasta
I tried to keep this as simple as possible, so don’t let the steps and cooking time throw you off. Promise this recipe is easy enough for a weeknight.
The heart of the pasta is really all in the roasted garlic tomato sauce. The herbs, cheese, and prosciutto just help make every bite really extra yummy.
My trick is to roast the tomatoes, garlic, and prosciutto together on the same sheet pan. As the tomatoes roast, the garlic caramelizes, and the prosciutto gets crispy.
Roast the tomatoes and garlic with lots of fresh thyme, rosemary, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
Arrange the prosciutto on top of the tomatoes, then roast everything until those tomatoes burst and the prosciutto is crispy. It doesn’t take too long.
If you don’t eat meat, you can easily omit the prosciutto to make this a vegetarian pasta. It’s going to be great either way.
Purée the tomatoes into a sauce
When the tomatoes have finished roasting, puree them with the garlic and ricotta cheese until smooth. You can do this in a food processor or blender.
Boil the pasta, but save some of the water for thinning the sauce. Melt the butter in a skillet with a little more fresh thyme. Next, add the tomato sauce, gouda cheese, the pasta, plus the reserved whole tomatoes. Toss everything together until it’s super creamy.
Finish with the prosciutto, and of course, I always add fresh basil. A wonderful easy pasta for these mid-summer days and even into the fall.
Looking for more summer recipes? Here are a few ideas:
Skillet Burst Cherry Tomato Summer Pasta with Lemony Breadcrumbs
One Pot Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Pasta
Pesto Chicken Saltimbocca with Burst Tomatoes and Burrata
Detroit Style Tomato Herb Pepperoni Pizza
Cherry Tomato Pasta Alla Vodka
Lastly, if you make this Creamy Roasted Tomato Ricotta Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Creamy Roasted Tomato Ricotta Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes
- 6-10 cloves garlic, smashed
- 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- crushed red pepper flakes
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 8 slices prosciutto, leave out if vegetarian
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 pound long or short cut pasta
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 cup shredded gouda cheese
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 425° F.2. On a baking sheet, toss together the olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, 2 tablespoons thyme, rosemary, and a pinch each of red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Arrange the prosciutto on top of the tomatoes. Bake 15-20 minutes, until the prosciutto is crisp and the tomatoes are bursting. 3. Add 2/3's of the tomatoes, the garlic, and the ricotta to a food processor. Puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Just before draining, remove 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain.5. In the same pot, melt together the butter and 1 tablespoon of thyme. Cook until the butter is browning, then add the tomato puree and 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, stirring until combined. Melt in the gouda and parmesan.6. Add the pasta and remaining tomatoes to the sauce, tossing to combine. If needed, thin the sauce with a little of the reserved pasta cooking water.7. Divide the pasta between plates. Top with parmesan, prosciutto, and fresh basil. EAT and ENJOY.
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Hello! Where can we find the nutritional facts on your recipies?
Hey Becca,
So sorry, at this time we only have the estimated calorie count available which is listed above the ingredients. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
Delicious and easy to make! I added shrimp for protein and it worked great. Thank you!
Hey JoAnn,
Happy Monday!! I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad it turned out well for you:)
Is there any way to make this ahead of time for a dinner party?
Hey Anna,
Sure, I would make through step 5 and then toss the noodles in the sauce once you are ready to serve. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
This dish is AWESOME! It seems so fancy but it’s also super easy and taste like you went out to dinner. Thank you!
Hey Nicole,
Happy Wednesday!!🎇 I am delighted to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and appreciate you making it! xx
OMG!!!! This dish is absolutely amazing and so easy to make. This will definitely be in my rotation. Made it exactly like the recipe said easy and delicious!!! Thank you !!
Hey Jacquelyn,
I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your review, I am so glad to hear it was enjoyed! Merry Christmas! 🎁🎄
So excited to try this for Christmas! Would mozzarella work as a good supplement for the Gouda? I have some picky eaters joining and worried they won’t like the taste of Gouda. Or is there a brand of Gouda you would recommend that is mild?
Hey Cristina,
Totally, mozzarella would be great for you to use! Please let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xT
I’ve been making your recipes all week. This is my favorite along with the Bucatini Amatriciana! Yum!! The pasta sauce is rich, creamy, and delicious! Leftovers were even more flavorful.
Hey Clarissa,
Happy Friday! ☃️ So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, I appreciate you making it! xT
Really delicious, full of flavour and super simple – Another hit!
Hey Jessica,
Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that it turned out well for you! Happy Tuesday! 🎄
This was a home run! It was way better then I could have ever expected! Everyone loved it and I can’t wait for leftovers tomorrow!!
Hey Alexandria,
Happy Wednesday! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xxT
The recipe mentions tomato puree but it’s not in the ingredients list!
How much to add??
Hi Dina,
The tomato puree is made in step 3. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
Made this for my
In-laws and godparents…..absolute success! I loved it, they loved it and I will make it again!
Hey Sophie,
Fantastic!! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! xT
It’s been 24 hours since I made this and my boyfriend is STILL RAVING about it!! The only downside to this dish is we are fighting over the leftovers😂!! Well-done!!
*my only mod was I did 4 cups of the tomatoes & I used (lazy girl’s) fresh minced garlic from Whole Foods & roasted it with the tomatoes & herbs.
Hey Tina,
Happy Monday!! 🍁 Love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a bunch for making it! xT
My husband and I are very picky eaters, and we’ve been looking for recipes to add to our limited repertoire. We tried this one tonight and it was really, really good! Looking forward to trying more of your recipes!
Hi Tina,
Happy Friday!🎃 I am delighted to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for trying it out and sharing your review! xx
Holy Moly! This dish is a FABULOUS. It not only made me feel like a real chef, and my guests think I am more accomplished than I really am, but then my 9 year old son said “I surprisingly love this” I have made it 3x now and LOVE IT!
Hey Wendi,
Lol I am so glad to hear you have been enjoying this recipe, thanks so much for making it! xT
Absolutely fantastic dish! Definitely going to make this again and again!!
Hey there,
Amazing!! I love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks so much for trying it out! xT🍂