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Roasted Cherry Tomato & Ricotta Pasta

Ingredients:
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved (about 2 cups)
2 Tbsp. olive oil (more for drizzling)
1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
10 sprigs fresh thyme
1 lb pasta (good with rigatoni or penne), cooked
1-1/2 cups fresh ricotta
zest of 1 lemon

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425F, arrange tomatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
2. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp. olive oil, season with salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Scatter thyme on top.
3. Place in oven and bake until tomatoes are soft, about 15-20 mins. Then set aside to5F, arrange tomatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
2. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp. olive oil, season with salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Scatter thyme on top.
3. Place in oven and bake until tomatoes are soft, about 15-20 mins. Then set aside to cool.
4. Divide cooled pasta into 6 bowls. Spoon some ricotta over each.
5. Top with some tomatoes and thyme springs. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with lemon zest and pepper to taste.

Serves 6, Serving Time: about 30 mins.

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