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Ricotta and tomato pasta


Ingredients

  • 400g orecchiette (or any small pasta)
  • 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
  • 250g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • sea salt and black pepper
  • 150g ricotta
  • large handful fresh basil leaves, torn

Method

Cook pasta in a large pan of lightly salted water according to packet instructions until al dente. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a frying pan over low heat and fry garlic and chilli until fragrant.
Add tomatoes and cook gently for 2-3 minutes, or until tomatoes begin to soften. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat
Drain pasta, toss with sauce and place in a large serving dish. Sprinkle with chunks of ricotta and basil leaves. Serve immediately.

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