Marinated Tomato Pasta with Fresh Herbs
The perfect pasta for hot summer nights. It is packed with so much flavor, marinated cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and shaved parmesan cheese.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered.
- 2 clovea garlic, minced.
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes plus, more for garnish
- 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
- 1/2 tsp fresh cracked pepper plus, more for garnish
- spaghetti noodles, cooked to al dente.
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped.
- 2 tbsp. fresh basil, chiffonade.
Instructions
Marinated tomatoes
- In a bowl add 2 cups of quartered cherry tomatoes, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt, 1 tsp minced parsley, and 1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper. Mix until combined, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- When you are ready for dinner, boil the spaghetti noodle in a large pot of salted water. Cook for 8 minutes or until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
- Toss the pasta, reserved water, ricotta cheese, and 1/4 cup of shaved parmesan cheese together.
- Stir until melted.
- Transfer to pasta dishes and top with marinated tomatoes. Garnish with fresh basil, some shaved parmesan cheese, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, and fresh cracked pepper.
- Enjoy!