Orechiette Tossed with Fresh Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Herbs

Summary

Yield
Prep Time20 minutes
Main IngredientVegetable
MealPasta

Description

This dish is all about the fresh ingredients, so make sure you get the best.  The tossing will melt the cheese and turn the dish lukewarm, which is the goal for serving.  Serve some crunchy toasted bread like ciabatta on the side.

Ingredients

  • 2 c loosely packed baby spinach leaves
  • 0.5 c julienne fresh basil leaves
  • 1 clv minced garlic
  • 3 c halved ripe heirloom cherry tomatoes, sun gold, sweet 100 etc etc
  • 12 oz fresh mozzarella in water
  • 0.33333333333333 c grated parmesan
  • 0.5 c extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb orrechiette pasta, or other small flat shaped pasta
  • fresh lime zest, salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Drain and dice the mozzarella into small pieces, the smaller the better.
Combine the oil and garlic, set aside.
Wash and dry the spinach, set aside.
Cook the pasta in a large pot of rapidly boiling salted water.
Drain well.
Immediately place the pasta in a large serving bowl.
Add the oil and garlic, spinach, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and seasonings to taste.
Toss quickly, to melt the mozzarella and wilt the spinach.
Serve immediately, sprinkling with the parmesan at the last minute.

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