Tomato and Ricotta Pasta (1-pot)

Tomato and ricotta pasta on a white plate.

5 from 6 votes

Tomato and Ricotta Pasta (1-pot)

This easy one-pot tomato ricotta pasta is full of flavor, it requires only 1 pot, minimal effort, and it's ready in less than 20 minutes. A delicious cozy family meal you can make without boiling the pasta first, perfect for on-the-go weeknights!

Quantities yield 4 small servings or 2 large ones.

Prep Time3

Cook Time15

Total Time18

Course: pasta

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: One-pot tomato pasta

Servings:

Calories: 324kcal

Author: Katia

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Olive oil
2-3 large garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon paprika
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 ½ cups hot water, plus more if needed
1 tablespoon tomato paste
¾ teaspoon fine salt, plus more to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to serve
8oz (220 grams) short pasta shapes (penne, fusilli, bow-ties...)
1 small bunch fresh basil leaves, shredded
½ cup (4oz/120 grams) ricotta
⅓ cup (1oz/30 grams) grated parmesan, plus more to serve
pinch of chili flakes, to serve

Instructions

In a large pot or Dutch oven, warm the olive oil, then add garlic, paprika, and oregano. Sauté for about 45 seconds until fragrant.
Add the tomatoes, hot water, tomato paste, salt, and pepper, and give it a good stir. Bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium, add the pasta, cover with a lid, and cook until al dente (start checking the doneness according to the cooking time stated on the package, although it might take a bit longer with this method).
Stir every 3-4 minutes and keep an eye on the amount of liquid. It might look a lot at first, but magically, the pasta will absorb it by the end of the cooking time. But if at some point you think it needs more, just add a little bit of hot water.
When the pasta is still al dente, add the shredded basil leaves and give a good stir.
Then finish with ricotta and parmesan cheese, stir to combine, and serve immediately with extra parmesan cheese if you wish, and a good pinch of chili flakes. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition facts: Please note that the nutrition values are an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It's an estimate only and it should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. The nutrition value is for one serving.

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