Rotini With Fresh Tomatoes, Aromatic Herb Pesto & Ricotta Sa
photo by Mary Jenny
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 package barilla plus rotini pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 plum tomatoes, diced
- 1 garlic clove
- 3 sprigs marjoram
- 3 sprigs oregano
- 6 leaves basil
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 1⁄4 cup walnuts
- 1⁄4 cup skim ricotta salata, shredded
- salt and black pepper
directions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. In a large skillet, sauté tomatoes in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, combine all dry ingredients in blender. Pulse for 10 seconds or until finely chopped.
- Drizzle in remaining olive oil and a few ice cubes slowly to create the pesto. Place pesto in bowl and add 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid. Drain pasta and toss with pesto and tomatoes. Top with shredded cheese.
Questions & Replies
Got a question?
Share it with the community!
Reviews
Have any thoughts about this recipe?
Share it with the community!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Mary Jenny
Canada