Creamy Ricotta, Cherry Tomato & Crispy Prosciutto Pasta
Creamy Ricotta, Cherry Tomato & Crispy Prosciutto Pasta
I know people don’t want to hear it, but the cold weather is coming… It’s not all bad though, because it brings comfort food! This is a variation of a pasta my mum used to make. It’s to die for and perfect for those colder days.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 tablespoon italian herbs dried
- 1/2 bunch thyme or dried thyme
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 8 slices prosciutto
- 300 g dried pasta
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 cup basil leaves
- cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- In a roasting dish, place the cherry tomatoes, garlic, italian herbs and thyme. Drizzle over the olive oil and add the sea salt. Mix everything together with your hands, then lay the prosciutto slices on top.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, until the prosciutto is crispy and the tomatoes are coloured and soft. Remove from the oven. Place the prosciutto on a separate plate and reserve some of the roasted tomatoes for the top of the pasta. Discard the thyme sprigs.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add some salt and the pasta. Cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Place the roasted tomato mixture and ricotta in a food processor and blend together.
- Place a large frying pan over medium heat and add the butter. Once melted, add the blended tomato and ricotta sauce and stir to combine. Stir through the parmesan and pasta. Turn off the heat and add the fresh basil leaves.
- Serve the pasta into bowls. Top with the crispy prosciutto, reserved roasted cherry tomatoes and more fresh basil. Season well with salt and pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 13gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 1045mgPotassium: 275mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1083IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 313mgIron: 1mg
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