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How to Make Spicy Roasted Tomato and Ricotta Pasta Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of pasta and have a love for all things spicy, then this recipe is for you. The Spicy Roasted Tomato and Ricotta Pasta Sauce is a flavorful and satisfying dish that will surely become a new favorite in your recipe collection. With its combination of tangy roasted tomatoes, creamy ricotta, and a kick of spice, this sauce is versatile and easy to make, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a leisurely weekend meal.

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • 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

    221 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 590mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 120mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 393mg

    Categories

    Spicy recipes
    Roasted recipes
    Tomato recipes
    Ricotta recipes
    Pasta sauce recipes