Tomato-Ricotta Spaghetti

7 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved (about 4 cups)
  • 5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) ricotta salata cheese, crumbled

Directions

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    Preheat oven to 400°.
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    Place tomatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until tomatoes collapse.
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    Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain pasta in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/3 cup cooking liquid. Return pasta and reserved liquid to pan; stir in tomatoes, remaining 4 teaspoons oil, remaining 3/8 teaspoon salt, basil, pepper, and cheese. Toss well. Serve immediately.
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