Fresh tomatoes, ricotta cheese, olive oil, basil, mint, and just salt and pepper. Yes! That’s all you need and trust me when I say that just these few simple ingredients make a super tasty dish. Fully Mediterranean, healthy and packed with nutrients.
Total Time
40min
5.0
1 Rating
Author: The Fit Mediterranean
Servings:
4
Ingredients
•
2 1/2
cups
Tomatoes on the Vine
•
4
Tbsp
Pecorino Romano Cheese
, grated
or parmesan cheese
•
1
cup
Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes
•
4
Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
•
1
Tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar
or coconut vinegar
•
4
Tbsp
Fresh Basil
•
3
Tbsp
Fresh Mint Leaves
•
to taste
Salt
•
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
•
11.5
oz
Spaghetti
or bucatini pasta
•
1/2
cup
Ricotta Cheese
Cooking Instructions
1.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2.
Lay Tomatoes on the Vine (2 1/2 cups) on a baking dish and drizzle with some Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) and season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
3.
Roast until bursting and charred in spots, 20 to 30 minutes.
4.
In a bowl, toss Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes (1 cup), Fresh Basil (4 Tbsp), and Fresh Mint Leaves (3 Tbsp) with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (2 Tbsp), season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
5.
Remove the roasted tomatoes from the vine and cut some in half.
6.
Mash Ricotta Cheese (1/2 cup) with the back of a spoon to make it creamier.
7.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add Spaghetti (3 cups), and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of liquid and drain the rest.
8.
Return pasta to the pot and toss it with the roasted tomatoes, their oil, and 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water. Season with Salt (to taste), Ground Black Pepper (to taste), and Balsamic Vinegar (1 Tbsp).
9.
Shred some extra basil and mint into the pot together with Pecorino Romano Cheese (4 Tbsp).
10.
Divide pasta among plates then give each a dollop of ricotta and a spoonful of fresh-tomato mixture.
11.
To serve, garnish with a sprig or two of herbs, a drizzle of olive oil, and some grated cheese and pepper. Enjoy!
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
530
FAT
20.8 g
PROTEIN
16.2 g
CARBS
68.8 g
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