Ricotta & Harissa Pasta

This 20-minute Harissa Ricotta Pasta combines creamy ricotta with a kick of harissa for a spicy twist, balanced by the sweetness of sundried tomatoes. Perfect for a quick yet flavorful meal, it’s a delicious fusion of rich textures and bold flavors! 

⏱ Prep Time: 10 | 🍲 Cook Time: 10 mins | 👩 Servings: 1 | 🔥 Calories per serve: 634 
🏷 Category: Mains 
🌍 Cuisine: Italian
✍️ Author: Saahil

Ingredients  

• 3/4 cup Penne uncooked
• 2 strips of Bacon
• 1/2 Chorizo sausage
• 4 Sun dried tomatoes
• 3 tsp SOS Harissa
• 2 tbsp Ricotta cheese
  
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese
• Dried herbs for garnish

Method

1. Boil the water in a pot and add the salt
2. Add the pasta to the water and cook till almost done or al dente
3. Drain and retain some of the pasta water for later use
4. Meanwhile heat a pan and add the olive oil
5. Saute the chopped bacon and chorizo
6. Once a little brown add in the chopped sun dried tomatoes
7. Next add in the harissa and ricotta cheese and mix well. Add in the pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
8. Now add in the cooked pasta and mix well
9. Garnish with the dried herbs and parmesan before serving

Tips

Want to make it vegetarian? Just swap the bacon and sausage for mushrooms or tofu.

 If you don't have ricotta, use crumbled cottage cheese or a bit of cream!