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Cherry Tomato Confit Pasta

A beautiful pasta bursting with flavor. Cherry tomatoes, pesto, and ricotta all wrapped in spaghetti noodles.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Cherry tomato confit3 hours
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Course: dinner
Keyword: basil, basil pesto, cherrry tomatoes, cherry tomato confit, cherry tomato pasta, cherry tomatoes, confit, easy pasta, garden tomatoes, gardening, garlic, pasta, pesto, pesto pasta, ricotta cheese, ricotta pasta, vegetarian, vegetarian pasta
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Cherry tomato confit Recipe in post
  • 1/8-1/4 cup Basil pesto Add however much you like
  • 4 servings pasta I use spaghetti noodles
  • 8 tbsp. ricotta cheese
  • shaved parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper
  • fresh basil, chiffonade garnish

Instructions

  • Boil the noodles in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the noodles.
  • In the same pot pour in some of the confit oil over medium heat. Add 1 1/2 cups confit tomatoes.
  • Heat for 2 or 3 minutes until warm and then add the pesto. Mix and toss in the pasta.
  • Next goes the reserved pasta water, salt and pepper.
  • Toss well and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Serve with 2 tablespoons of ricotta for each portion. Top with fresh basil and shaved parmesan cheese.
  • ENJOY!
    cherry tomato pasta