Orecchiette with Salsa Cruda and RicottaRomulo Yanes
Ripe juices from plump late-summer tomatoes permeate this quick, flavorful pasta—and make you wish it could be August all year long.
Recipe information
Total Time
30 min
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1 medium shallot, minced
2 small garlic cloves, forced through a garlic press
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, chopped
1/4 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
1/3 cup coarsely chopped basil
1 pound dried orecchiette
3/4 cup ricotta (preferably fresh)
Garnish:
Small basil leaves
Preparation
Step 1
Stir together all ingredients except pasta and ricotta in a large bowl with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Let stand, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, cook orecchiette in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 6 qt water) until al dente.
Step 3
Drain pasta and toss with tomato salsa. Season with salt and pepper and dollop with ricotta.
Nutrition Per Serving
Per serving: 593 calories
15g fat (5g saturated)
24mg cholesterol
491mg sodium
93g carbohydrates
6g fiber
22g protein
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