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One Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Whipped Ricotta

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Make this creamy, flavorful one pot sun-dried tomato pasta for an easy weeknight dinner. Whipped ricotta topping adds richness without heavy cream.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and roughly chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups dry pasta (penne or rotini work well)
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the dry pasta, vegetable broth, water, oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir everything together.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the pasta is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  5. While the pasta cooks, prepare the whipped ricotta. In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and lemon juice. Use a hand mixer or whisk to whip the ricotta until it is light and smooth.
  6. Once the pasta is done, remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until a creamy sauce forms. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash more broth or water.
  7. Divide the pasta into bowls. Top each serving with a generous dollop of the whipped ricotta and garnish with fresh chopped basil.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
  • If you do not have a hand mixer for the ricotta, you can vigorously whisk it by hand until smooth.
  • This recipe makes a great vegetarian weeknight meal.

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