Orecchiette with Heirloom Tomatoes and Mozzarella
4-6
Italian
Pasta
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 pint ripe heirloom cherry tomatoes (cut in halves)
- 1 lb dry orecchiette
- 170 g mozzarella cheese (cut into bite size pieces)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (larger leaves roughly torn)
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Products to Use:
- NanoBond 11" Titanium Skillet
Directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on med-low heat, add the garlic, chili flakes and salt. Cook slowly for 3-4 minutes until garlic just begins to turn golden. Add the tomatoes, stir and turn off the heat.
- Cook the pasta, as per package directions until just al dente. When pasta is cooked reserve 3/4 cup of pasta water and set aside. Drain pasta, then add to the tomato pan, add 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water and toss until well coated. (Add the rest of the pasta water if desired).
- Sprinkle the mozzarella on top of the pasta, gently mix, then divide between bowls, scatter with plenty of basil leaves, season with pepper and serve.