Cooking Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425° F.
• On a baking sheet, toss together the olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, 2 tablespoons thyme, rosemary, and a pinch each of red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Arrange the prosciutto on top of the tomatoes. Bake 15-20 minutes, until the prosciutto is crisp and the tomatoes are bursting.
• Add ⅔'s of the tomatoes, the garlic, and the ricotta to a food processor. Puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Just before draining, remove 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain.
• In the same pot, melt together the butter and 1 tablespoon of thyme. Cook until the butter is browning, then add the tomato puree and ½ cup pasta cooking water, stirring until combined. Melt in the gouda and parmesan.
• Add the pasta and remaining tomatoes to the sauce, tossing to combine. If needed, thin the sauce with a little of the reserved pasta cooking water.
• Divide the pasta between plates. Top with parmesan, prosciutto, and fresh basil. EAT and ENJOY.