Saturday, March 21, 2009

Orecchiette with Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, and Basil

Ingredients
2  cups  uncooked orecchiette (about 8 ounces uncooked "little ears" pasta)
3  cups  chopped plum tomato
1 1/4  cups  (5 ounces) diced fresh mozzarella cheese
1  cup  loosely packed chopped fresh basil
1  tablespoon  extravirgin olive oil
3/4  teaspoon  salt
1/4  teaspoon  crushed red pepper
2  garlic cloves, minced

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain and rinse under cold water. Drain. Combine pasta, tomato, and remaining ingredients. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.

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