Creamy Penne with Ricotta and Tomato Sauce
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!
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
step 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.
step 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.
step 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.
step 4
Add pasta, Ricotta Cheese (1 2/3 cups), 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).
step 5
Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with basil. Serve immediately!
