Spicy Roasted Tomato and Ricotta Pasta Sauce

Name: Spicy Roasted Tomato and Ricotta Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 140 min
Total time: 155 min
Ingredients: 2.5 pounds Roma tomatoes, cored and halved lengthwise; 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1.25 teaspoons salt, divided; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning; 2 teaspoons dried rosemary; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 2 teaspoons dried parsley; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 19 ounces ground hot Italian sausage; 0.5 sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1 (8 ounce) container ricotta cheese; 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese

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Roasting tomatoes is an easy way to add a flavorful punch to your pasta sauce! Add in light and creamy ricotta and savory Italian sausage and you have the perfect complement to a hearty pasta like cavatappi or farfalle.

Submitted by SunnyDaysNora

Published on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

2 hrs 20 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 servings

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

2 ½ pounds Roma tomatoes, cored and halved lengthwise
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 ¼ teaspoons salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)
19 ounces ground hot Italian sausage
½ sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 (8 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss tomatoes, 4 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl. Place tomatoes cut-side up in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until soft and juicy, about 2 hours. Remove from the oven. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon salt, sugar, Italian seasoning, rosemary, basil, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes evenly over the tomatoes. Drizzle tops of tomatoes with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Return baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Cook sausage and onion until sausage is no longer pink and onion softens, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Transfer roasted tomatoes and any juices to a food processor. Process to desired consistency. Add ricotta and Parmesan cheeses and pulse to combine. Pour tomato sauce into a bowl; mix in sausage-onion mixture.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

221	Calories
16g	Fat
10g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 221
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g	21%
Saturated Fat 5g	25%
Cholesterol 32mg	11%
Sodium 590mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 10g	21%
Vitamin C 15mg	16%
Calcium 120mg	9%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 393mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.