Friday, October 30, 2009
Fusilli Salad with cherry tomatoes and ricotta recipe
Fusilli Salad with cherry tomatoes and ricotta recipe
Serves 4
Preparation 15 min
Cooking 15 min
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. • Beat together the ricotta, oil, garlic, and basil in a large salad bowl to make a smooth dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. • Drain the pasta and cool under cold running water. Drain again and dry on a clean kitchen cloth. • Add the pasta and tomatoes to the bowl with the dressing.Toss well. • Garnish with basil and serve.
Ingredient :
12 oz (3S0 g) ricotta cheese, drained
1/3 cup (90 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
20 basil leaves, torn + extra, to garnish
Salt and freshly ground blacl< pepper
1 lb (500 g) fusilli (or other short pasta shape)
20 cherry tomatoes, halved