Rotini With Fresh Tomatoes, Aromatic Herb Pesto & Ricotta Sa

In an increasingly busy world, the importance of gathering as a family over a meal is often overlooked. If sharing the table with friends and family is important to you, it's time to start making meal time more meaningful. Sharing a meal with loved ones offers many benefits – a family check-in can spark conversation about what's going on in each other's lives and also precious opportunities for families to connect after a busy day. A simple and delicious meal with minimal preparation time can maximize quality time spent at the dinner table. Consider implementing a 'no technology at the table' rule to help make dinner time more meaningful, and keep the focus on the conversation.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• 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

1. 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.
2. 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.