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My Italian Secret For Creamy Pasta in 10 Minutes! No Heavy Cream!

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Creamy Tomato & Ricotta Spaghetti

Cultural Context

Creamy Tomato & Ricotta Spaghetti is a delightful dish that embodies the essence of Italian comfort food. Originating from the rich culinary traditions of Italy, it combines simple ingredients like fresh tomatoes and creamy ricotta to create a satisfying meal. This dish is often enjoyed as a quick weeknight dinner, showcasing how Italian cuisine celebrates the use of quality ingredients and straightforward techniques. Today, variations of this dish can be found in homes and restaurants around the world, adapting to local tastes while maintaining its creamy charm.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
200 g cherry tomatoes
3 cloves garlic
250 ml tomato puree
salt
pepper
chili
5-6 leaves basil
250 g pasta
100 g ricotta cheese
plenty of parmesan
olive oil

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese provides a lower-fat option with similar texture.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

1

Add 200 g of cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook until withered.

2

Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and brown for 30 seconds.

3

Pour in 250 ml of tomato puree and season with salt, pepper, and chili.

4

Cover and cook at low heat for 10 minutes.

5

Add 250 g of pasta to the sauce.

6

Stir in 100 g of ricotta cheese and mix well.

7

Turn off the heat and add plenty of parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and olive oil.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingmixing

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Tomato Ricotta PastaRicotta Spaghetti
Local Name: Spaghetti con Pomodoro e Ricotta Cremosa

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