Ingredients:
🍝 Pasta (your choice! Spaghetti, penne, or fusilli)
🍅 Tomatoes (fresh or canned, chopped)
🧀 Ricotta Cheese (about 1 cup)
🧄 Garlic (2-3 cloves, minced)
🌿 Fresh Basil (a handful, chopped)
🧴 Olive Oil (for sautéing)
🧂 Salt & Pepper (to taste)
🧀 Parmesan (grated, optional for garnish)
🌶️ Chili Flakes (optional, for a little spice!)
🍯 Honey (1 tsp, optional for a touch of sweetness)
Instructions:
Cook Pasta: 🕰️ Boil a pot of water with salt. Once boiling, add your pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. 🍝
Sauté Garlic: 🍳 In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. 🧄🌿
Tomatoes: 🍅 Add your chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned) to the pan. Let them cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and juicy. Add salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes for a kick! 🌶️
Ricotta: 🧀 Stir in the ricotta cheese into the tomato sauce, creating a creamy, luscious texture. Add a teaspoon of honey if you want a little sweetness. 🍯
Combine Pasta & Sauce: 🍝 Add your cooked pasta to the pan with the ricotta-tomato sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is coated in the creamy sauce. 💥
Garnish: 🌿 Finish with fresh basil, a sprinkle of grated Parmesan, and extra chili flakes if desired. 🍃🧀
Serve: Dish it up and enjoy your creamy, comforting pasta! 🥳💖🍽️
Optional Add-ins:
🍗 Chicken (grilled or roasted for some extra protein)
🥬 Spinach or kale (add to the sauce for m