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Summer Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe

May 31, 2020 by Samantha
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Ready by the time the water is boiled, this Summer fresh Tomato Basil Pasta is filled with family friendly tomatoes and creamy whipped ricotta. via @mykitchenloveReady by the time the water is boiled, this Summer fresh Tomato Basil Pasta is filled with family friendly tomatoes and creamy whipped ricotta. via @mykitchenlove

Ready by the time the water is boiled, this Summer fresh Tomato Basil Pasta is filled with family friendly tomatoes and creamy whipped ricotta.

Summer Tomato Basil Pasta with bright red cherry tomatoes, long spaghetti pasta, and a dollop of creamy smooth ricotta

Already apparent, but isn’t pasta a great family meal? My twins especially love spaghetti or other long noodles for their “fun” aspect while eating them. 

And this Summer Tomato Basil Pasta was no exception. I make a version of this pasta on the regular during the summer. It’s so easy and I love that I can cram as many tomatoes as I want in it. Plus, does whipped ricotta have anyone else jumping for joy?

Summer Tomato Basil Pasta with thin long noodles, burst cherry tomatoes, and a big dollop of creamy whipped ricotta cheese.

I usually switch up the cheese since I don’t often have ricotta sitting around (which is actually kind of troubling since ricotta generally makes my life MUCH better). I will use a sprinkling of pecorino or parmesan if we don’t have ricotta..

In the past, I have also added in some crispy prosciutto or cooked ground chicken if we’re in need of some higher iron content foods.

Sometimes I add asparagus or cauliflower if I don’t have enough tomatoes to stretch the meal the way I want it to, however, note that the cauliflower will take significantly longer to cook and should be the first thing you’d start cooking in the pan.

Don’t have spaghetti? Any thin long noodle will do the trick. Spaghettini, Linguine, etc. 

Cooking for Summer Tomato Basil Pasta with the cherry tomatoes bursting in a pan and shredded basil leaves.

How to make a Tomato Basil Pasta?

It’s so quick and easy that I think this will become your new favourite summer pasta meal! 

While the long noodles are boiling in a pot of salted water, simple heat a non-stick pan and burst the tomatoes so that they release their juices. Toss the tomatoes with reserved pasta cooking water and your sauce is made! 

Toss the “sauce” with noodles and serve alongside creamy smooth whipped ricotta. Please try the ricotta! It’s such a delight as it coats the noodles so wonderfully and complements the acidic tomatoes. 

Summer Tomato Basil Pasta with thin long noodles, burst cherry tomatoes, and a big dollop of creamy whipped ricotta cheese.

This Tomato Basil Pasta is usually gobbled up so I don’t often have leftovers. 

If leftovers are able, I’d recommend separating the ricotta from the pasta before refrigerating. Reheat pasta separately and add ricotta as if the dish is freshly made. 

I would not recommend freezing this pasta dish. I haven’t done this myself and I don’t think it would handle the thawing process well. 

Summer Tomato Pasta with bright red cherry tomatoes, long spaghetti pasta, and a dollop of creamy smooth ricotta

Other Summer-y pastas like this Tomato Basil Pasta:

  • Orzo Pasta Salad
  • Mexican Pasta Salad
  • One Pot Herb and Garlic Chicken
  • BLT Pasta Salad
  • Roasted Tomato Pesto Pasta
Summer Tomato Pasta with bright red cherry tomatoes, long spaghetti pasta, and a dollop of creamy smooth ricotta
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Summer Tomato Pasta with a fork running through noodles on the right side of a flat plate.
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Summer Tomato Basil Pasta
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

Ready by the time the water is boiled, this Summer fresh pasta is filled family friendly tomatoes and creamy whipped ricotta.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: cherry tomato pasta, easy pasta recipe, summer pasta, tomato basil pasta
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 622 kcal
Author: Samantha
Ingredients
Pasta:
  • 1 lbs dried spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cups sweet small tomatoes, such as cherry
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Whipped Ricotta:
  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 3 tbsp milk any type will do
  • 1/2 clove garlic, minced
Garnish:
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
US Customary – Metric
Instructions
  1. Cook spaghetti as per package instructions, saving 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.

  2. Meanwhile, whisk together ricotta, milk and garlic until smooth (either in a small bowl by hand or in a blender). Set aside.

  3. In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring until fragrant and starting to soften, about 1-2 minutes. Add tomatoes and allow to cook for 4-5 minutes until starting to burst. Add lemon juice and allow to reduce for a minute or two.

  4. Add pasta water to tomatoes and cook until liquid has reduced by more than half.

  5. Toss pasta with tomatoes.

  6. Top pasta with whipped ricotta and sliced basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts
Summer Tomato Basil Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 622 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 32mg11%
Sodium 367mg16%
Potassium 576mg16%
Carbohydrates 93g31%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 917IU18%
Vitamin C 29mg35%
Calcium 181mg18%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Enjoy! xo

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About Samantha

Mom of twins, a singleton, and wife to a hungry husband. The food demands that surround me, have pushed me to lead our food life more simply, nutritiously, and deliciously. It’s a good day when family, friends, and food intersect.

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