Roasted Garlic Ricotta Pasta Sauce
Indulge in the creamy comfort of Roasted Garlic Ricotta Pasta Sauce, a luscious blend of roasted garlic, whole-milk ricotta, and Parmesan cheese that creates a velvety sauce perfect for any pasta. This recipe brings depth and flavor by slow-roasting garlic until it’s golden and caramelized, then blending it into a smooth mixture with fresh ricotta, milk, and a hint of lemon zest for brightness. Whether you’re craving a cozy weeknight dinner or an elegant dish to impress, this sauce delivers sophistication in under an hour. Finished with a touch of butter and optional fresh basil garnish, this decadent yet easy pasta sauce pairs beautifully with any noodle shape. Perfect for lovers of creamy pasta recipes, roasted garlic dishes, and simple Italian-inspired cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 Garlic bulb
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Milk (whole or 2%)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
- 12 ounces Cooked pasta of choice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the top off the garlic bulb to expose the cloves. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, wrap it in aluminum foil, and place it on a baking sheet.
Roast the garlic in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the cloves are soft and golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
While the garlic is roasting, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook your pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set the pasta aside.
Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a blender or food processor. Add the ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, milk, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the blended ricotta mixture to the pan, stirring gently.
Add the lemon zest, salt, and black pepper to the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, stir in small amounts of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
Toss the cooked pasta in the skillet with the sauce until fully coated and heated through.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
509 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.8 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 900 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.5 g | ||
| Protein | 22.1 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 479 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 328 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
