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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
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.
Boil a large pot of water and cook the pasta per package instructions.
Drain the pasta and return to the pot.
Add the tomato mixture and mix well.
Serve, offer remaining cheese at the table.
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