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Orechiette alla Crudiaola

Cook Time:

15 minutes

Total Time:

25 minutes

Total Time:

  • small bowl

  • wooden spoon

  • large pot

  • strainer/colander

  • knife

  • cutting board

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. orecchiette pasta

  • 2 c. ripe tomatoes, chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 4 tbsp. basil leaves, chopped

  • 1/2 c. pine nuts, crushed

  • 4 oz. ricotta salata cheese, grated

  • 1/3 c. olive oil

  • Pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, mix together tomatoes, garlic, pepper, basil, pine nuts, half of the ricotta salata (2 oz.), and 1/3 c. olive oil. Cover until ready to serve.

  2. Boil a large pot of water and cook the pasta per package instructions.

  3. Drain the pasta and return to the pot.

  4. Add the tomato mixture and mix well.

  5. Serve, offer remaining cheese at the table.

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