PENNE PASTA WITH DICED TOMATO AND FRESH RICOTTA CHEESE (OLIVE GARDEN) RECIPE

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Provided by Venzie

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 medium fresh ripe tomatoes
8 basil leaves, chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
1/2 tsp marjoram, chopped
12 oz penne rigate pasta, cooked according to package directions
1/4 cup Romano cheese, grated
1 large garlic clove, peeled and chopped
Salt to taste
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes CUT a shallow "X" on the bottom of each tomato. Place tomatoes into boiling water and blanch for 15 seconds. Immediately cool in ice water. REMOVE core, skin and seeds from tomatoes and dice. Place in a bowl and add 1/4 cup of olive oil, chopped basil and chopped garlic. BLEND ricotta cheese with chopped marjoram; season to taste with salt and pepper. TOSS tomato mixture in a hot skillet. When mixture is hot, stir in Ricotta cheese blend. ADD hot, drained pasta to tomato/cheese mixture. Stir to thoroughly blend. Add salt and pepper to taste. Top with Romano cheese and chopped parsley.

Awude Sebastian
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the tomatoes and the ricotta cheese.


Kyle van Dyk
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I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but I loved it in this dish. It was so creamy and flavorful.


Faiq Malik
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. I made it for my husband's birthday, and he loved it. It's a simple dish, but it's so elegant and delicious.


Mathias John
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I made this dish for my Italian grandmother, and she loved it! She said it reminded her of the pasta dishes she used to make when she was a child.


Kalibbala Elijah
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for quick and easy meals that I can make on a weeknight. This dish fits the bill perfectly.


Kaden Chwalik
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I always have a few tomatoes that are about to go bad, and this is a great way to use them up.


Genoa Kalama
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I'm not a very good cook, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I was able to make a delicious pasta dish that my whole family loved.


Anamika Ahamed
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This is the best pasta dish I've ever had! The combination of tomatoes, ricotta cheese, and olive oil is simply divine.


Khanraeeskhan Jan
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I added some chopped basil to this dish, and it was amazing! It really brightened up the flavors.


Jin Yuksel
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I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I loved them in this dish. They were perfectly cooked, and they added a nice sweetness to the pasta.


Michael Farrell
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their veggies.


LA MODEL
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's simple, delicious, and affordable. I'll be making this again soon!


Will Tatamo
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that it's so versatile. You can add whatever vegetables you have on hand, or even some cooked chicken or shrimp.


Harris Meechan
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Mark Bermea
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted the ricotta cheese for tofu. It worked really well, and the dish was still very creamy and delicious.


Aella Lamar
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more garlic and maybe some red pepper flakes. But overall, it was a good recipe.


Professional Mehndi
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the dish turned out great. The only thing I would change next time is to add a little more salt. Other than that, it was perfect!


SL_ _DINUWA
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This is my new favorite pasta recipe! It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the simplicity of the ingredients, and the results are always amazing.


Farooqkhan786 Khan
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I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but I loved it in this dish. The flavors were so well-balanced, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Joackim Musafiri
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The diced tomatoes and fresh ricotta cheese were a perfect combination, and the olive oil added a nice richness. I will definitely be making this again.