Our Creamy Penne with Ricotta and Tomato Sauce is an easy family dinner that packs a ton of flavor into one pot. The best part? It's ready in just 30 minutes. Not only does this meal come together quickly, but it also looks beautiful on a plate. It’s hard to believe such deliciousness came out of just one pot!
Total Time
30min
4.0
3 Ratings
Author: SideChef Everyday
Servings:
4
Ingredients
•
10
oz
Penne Pasta
•
6
cups
Water
•
1
jar
(8.5 oz)
Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil
•
1
Small
Yellow Onion
, sliced
•
3
cloves
Garlic
, minced
•
2
tsp
Smoked Paprika
•
1
Tbsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
•
1 2/3
cups
Ricotta Cheese
•
1
cup
Shredded Parmesan Cheese
•
1/2
bunch
Fresh Basil
, chopped
•
1
Lemon
, juiced
•
to taste
Salt
•
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Cooking Instructions
1.
In a large stockpot of Water (6 cups), add Penne Pasta (10 oz) and Salt (to taste). Bring to a boil and cook until al dente according to the package instructions.
2.
In a separate pot, heat the oil from Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil (1 jar) over medium-high heat. Then add the Yellow Onion (1) and Garlic (3 cloves). Cook for about 3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
3.
Add the sun-dried tomatoes, Smoked Paprika (2 tsp), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1 Tbsp), Salt (to taste), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Continue stirring for about 4-5 minutes.
4.
Add pasta, Ricotta Cheese (14 oz), and Shredded Parmesan Cheese (1 cup). Cook for 3 more minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in Fresh Basil (1/2 bunch) and 2 Tbsp of Lemon Juice (1).
5.
Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with basil. Serve immediately!
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
762
FAT
37.4 g
PROTEIN
31.6 g
CARBS
74.7 g
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