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Pâtes alla checca

Pasta alla checca (cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and basil)

A simple recipe that is so representative of Italy. Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella & basil: each bite takes you a little further into the sunshine and gives you a little taste of "dolce vita". Check it out, you will love it !
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cooking time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italienne
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g short cut pasta
  • 300 g cherry tomatoes halves
  • 1 mozzarella (Bufala if possible)
  • 1 clove of garlic smashed
  • about 10 basil leaves + for serving roughly chopped
  • 6 to 8 tbsp olive oil
  • a bit of pasta cooking water
  • salt & pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Strainer

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, basil (save a few leaves for serving) and garlic.
  2. Add the tomatoes and mix well. Set aside.
  3. Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling water, according to package instructions.
  4. Cut the mozzarella into small pieces. Add the pieces to the sauce.
  5. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it but save a small glass of cooking water [to bind the sauce]. Add 2 tbsp. of cooking water to the sauce.
  6. Pour the pasta over the sauce, mix and coat well. Add a little cooking water if necessary.
  7. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with basil leaves.