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Ricotta and tomato pasta

Bill Granger
Bill Granger

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Light summer dinner: Ricotta and tomato pasta.
Light summer dinner: Ricotta and tomato pasta.Marina Oliphant

A fresh and healthy supper for the whole family, this dish is a favourite with my daughters. For any fussy eaters, go easy on the ricotta.

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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

  1. 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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