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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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
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, basil (save a few leaves for serving) and garlic.
- Add the tomatoes and mix well. Set aside.
- Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling water, according to package instructions.
- Cut the mozzarella into small pieces. Add the pieces to the sauce.
- 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.
- Pour the pasta over the sauce, mix and coat well. Add a little cooking water if necessary.
- Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with basil leaves.