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Creamy Roasted Tomato Pasta

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A comforting and easy meatless dinner featuring roasted cherry tomatoes blended into a silky creamy sauce with cottage cheese and pasta.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (small-curd, low-fat preferred)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional but recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 12 ounces pasta of choice (penne, rigatoni, or spaghetti)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
  • Optional: crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. Rinse and dry cherry tomatoes. Toss with 3 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.
  3. Roast tomatoes for 25-30 minutes until blistered, caramelized, and soft.
  4. While tomatoes roast, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 12 ounces of pasta according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain pasta.
  5. In a blender or food processor, combine roasted tomatoes with juices, cottage cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan, 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Add reserved pasta water gradually if sauce is too thick.
  6. Return drained pasta to pot or skillet. Pour sauce over pasta and gently toss to coat. Warm over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  7. Stir in fresh basil and optional crushed red pepper flakes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and basil if desired.

Notes

Reserve pasta water to loosen sauce for a silkier finish. Blend sauce in short pulses to avoid overheating cottage cheese. Roasting tomatoes at high heat enhances sweetness and flavor. Fresh basil added at the end keeps bright flavor and color. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 2-3 days; reheat gently with added water or broth.

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