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    Creamy Ricotta Tomato Sauce with Farfalle

    March 24, 2016

    This creamy ricotta tomato sauce features ricotta and fresh thyme, and is paired with farfalle for a delicious vegetarian meal that is super filling!

    You guys: I’ve found it. Finally. This farfalle with creamy ricotta tomato sauce is exactly what I’ve been looking for since February 8, 2012.

    This creamy ricotta tomato sauce features ricotta and fresh thyme, and is paired with farfalle for a delicious vegetarian meal that is super filling!
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    This creamy ricotta tomato sauce features ricotta and fresh thyme, and is paired with farfalle for a delicious vegetarian meal that is super filling!

    Why, do you ask, have I been looking for a delicious pasta recipe since then? Well because that is the date when I met my soon-to-be husband! And ever since that fateful day, I’ve been scouring the web and every cookbook I can find for a pasta recipe that he likes. Because the sad truth is, he doesn’t love pasta.

    This creamy ricotta tomato sauce features ricotta and fresh thyme, and is paired with farfalle for a delicious vegetarian meal that is super filling!

    Then again, few people love pasta like I do. I mean, I really. Really. Love it. And so when I plopped down this big bowl of deliciously hearty farfalle with creamy tomato ricotta sauce and he finished the whole bowl and announced that he liked it, I was crazy happy.

    And then when he took a whole Tupperware-full of it to work the next day for lunch and texted me around 1 o’clock about how good it was, I was REALLY happy!

    This creamy ricotta tomato sauce features ricotta and fresh thyme, and is paired with farfalle for a delicious vegetarian meal that is super filling!

    So there you have it, folks. Husband-to-be-approved whole grain farfalle (what?! I know. Healthy.) with creamy tomato sauce. I don’t even recall what my inspiration for this recipe was, because frankly when the idea of using ricotta as the “creamy” component in a creamy tomato sauce popped into my head, every other thought was kicked out. This stuff is so good! If you are one of those “I have to have meat in every meal I make” (which I totally am), this would be so incredible with some sautéed or grilled chicken breast sliced on top!

    This creamy ricotta tomato sauce features ricotta and fresh thyme, and is paired with farfalle for a delicious vegetarian meal that is super filling!

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    Creamy Ricotta Tomato Sauce with Farfalle
    2016-03-13 07:38:15
    Serves 4
    This creamy tomato pasta sauce features ricotta and fresh thyme, and is paired with farfalle.
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    Prep Time
    10 min
    Cook Time
    50 min
    Total Time
    1 hr
    Prep Time
    10 min
    Cook Time
    50 min
    Total Time
    1 hr
    Ingredients
    1. 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
    2. 1 tbsp. olive oil
    3. 1 shallot, finely chopped
    4. 4 cloves garlic, minced
    5. 1 tsp. fresh thyme, minced (plus extra for garnish)
    6. 1 tbsp. tomato paste
    7. ½ cup white wine
    8. 1 tbsp. white wine vinegar
    9. 26-28 oz. can tomato puree
    10. 1 cup chicken stock
    11. 1 lb. farfalle
    12. 8 oz. ricotta
    13. Salt
    14. Pepper
    15. Parmesan cheese, grated (for garnish)
    Instructions
    1. Melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté shallot for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add fresh thyme and tomato paste, stirring until combined. Turn heat up to medium-high and add white wine and white wine vinegar. Whisk until mixture is combined and allow to boil for about 1 minute until reduced by half.
    2. Bring a large covered pot of salted water to a boil.
    3. Add tomato puree and chicken stock, whisking until combined. Allow to simmer over low-medium heat for 30-35 minutes. It should be reduced to a point where it is thick enough to easily cover the back of a spoon.
    4. Cook pasta as directed on package until al dente.
    5. When sauce has reduced, add ricotta cheese and whisk until combined. Turn heat to low and allow to simmer for 5-8 minutes more, until thickened slightly. Add cooked farfalle directly to the sauce pot and stir until coated.
    6. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Serve with fresh grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
    By Sarah Daniel
    The Charming Detroiter https://thecharmingdetroiter.com/
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    Comments

    1. asiansnacks says

      November 28, 2020 at 7:43 am

      Those look like they would be so fun for appetizers! And I love that you made your own dough Gotta try these!
      Regards:
      Snacks Near Me

      Reply
    2. Thai food says

      July 3, 2020 at 11:44 am

      Hi Auther!
      Great suggestions!You’re totally right! Thanks for such an amazing post.
      Regards:
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      Reply
    3. Justina Green says

      April 14, 2020 at 12:24 pm

      I bought most of the ingredients to make this because it looks so good. However, I could not find bowtie pasta! I have shells and elbows. Can I use one of those instead? If so, which one would you recommend? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        April 14, 2020 at 10:04 pm

        Thanks so much for your comment! You could use another small pasta in place of the farfalle for sure! I would recommend the shells over the elbows. Let me know how it turns out! Enjoy!

        Reply
    4. Vicky @ Avocado Pesto says

      April 13, 2016 at 8:56 pm

      This sounds delicious. Love the use of ricotta in the pasta. My bf lovessss pasta as much as you do so I’ve got to make it for him!

      Reply
    5. Justine Howell says

      April 13, 2016 at 7:19 pm

      This looks like an amazing meal!!!

      Reply
    6. Mark, Compass & Fork says

      April 13, 2016 at 5:22 pm

      That’s a perfect combination of ingredients for your sauce. I love the use of the ricotta. I’ll be making this.

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        April 13, 2016 at 6:11 pm

        Thanks so much for your comment, Mark! It really does make for a super creamy sauce, I hope you try it! Let me know what you think!

        Reply
    7. Jolina says

      April 13, 2016 at 4:58 pm

      Love the combination of ricotta and tomato sauce! And I would like to join your I Love Pasta Club please 🙂 Awesome recipe. Will pass this along to my (luckily) pasta-loving cook!

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        April 13, 2016 at 6:11 pm

        Let’s definitely start a club! I am suchhhhhh a pasta lover! Thanks for your thoughtful comment! I hope you enjoy the recipe and come back here to let me know what you think!

        Reply
    8. Tracy | Baking Mischief says

      April 13, 2016 at 4:20 pm

      I’m with you in the LOVES pasta club! But I don’t have a go-to creamy tomato sauce sauce recipe, so I will definitely have to give this one a try. It looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        April 13, 2016 at 6:12 pm

        Hey Tracy, thanks for your comment! That’s part of the inspiration behind this sauce – I really prefer creamy tomato sauces as opposed to… NON-creamy tomato sauces 🙂 So I wanted a great go-to creamy tomato pasta sauce! I hope you try the recipe, and come back to let me know what you think!

        Reply
    9. Catherine says

      April 13, 2016 at 3:57 pm

      Dear Sarah, This looks absolutely delightful! I love the ricotta and tomato sauce…perfect meal for the family! xo, Catherine

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        April 13, 2016 at 6:17 pm

        Catherine, thank you so much for your lovely comment! If you try the recipe, be sure to come back and let me know how it turned out!

        Reply
    10. Karly Campbell says

      March 25, 2016 at 10:02 am

      When I die, please bury me in this sauce. It seriously looks that good!

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        March 25, 2016 at 12:32 pm

        Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Karly! (I love your blog, by the way! ?)

        Reply

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