Tomato Ricotta Pasta

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heat oil and butter over medium, add tomatoes,  cover, cook  for 5 minutes

boil pasta  al dente in  salted water

mince the  garlic cloves

chop the basil

press the tomatoes down with  a fork to  release juices

add garlic, cook for  1 minute

stir in  salt, pepper, thyme and chili flakes

add  puréed tomatoes, bring to a boil, simmer for  2 minutes

stir in ricotta

stir in Parmesan

add basil

scoop up  1/2 cup cooking water, drain the pasta

toss pasta  with sauce

add 1/4 cup cooking water

top with black pepper, chili flakes and basil