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Pasta, pomodorini e pesto

Pasta, cherry tomatoes and pesto

Welcome to the world of delicious Pietrella recipes!

Today I present to you a dish that is a triumph of Mediterranean flavors: Pasta, Cherry Tomatoes and Pesto. 

This recipe is perfect for days when you want to prepare something simple, but with extraordinary flavor. 

Al dente rigatoni pairs with sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes, enhanced by the creaminess of ricotta and the intense aroma of pesto. A combination of ingredients that blend perfectly to offer you a delicious culinary experience. 

Ready to enjoy this delicacy? 

Follow me step by step to prepare this irresistible pasta dish!

The ingredients

  • 320g of rigatoni
  • 250g of red and yellow datterini tomatoes
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • Chili pepper (to taste)
  • 100g of ricotta
  • 2 tablespoons of Taggiasca olives
  • 1 tablespoon pesto

Preparation:

  • In a pan, brown the garlic and chili pepper with a drizzle of oil.
  • Add the halved datterini tomatoes and cook over high heat for about 5 minutes.

Cooking the pasta

  • Cook the rigatoni in a pot of salted water until cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Meanwhile, combine the cherry tomatoes and olives in the pan and add a little water to create a sauce. Cook together for a few minutes, then remove the garlic.

Preparation

  • Drain the pasta al dente and transfer it to the pan with the tomato sauce.
  • Off the heat, add the ricotta and pesto to the pasta and stir well to combine the ingredients.
  • Serve the pasta with cherry tomatoes, a sprinkling of fresh ricotta, and a few spoonfuls of pesto.
  • Serve the pasta hot and enjoy the fresh, fragrant flavor of this delicious recipe.

Here's our delicious Pasta, Cherry Tomatoes, and Pesto, a triumph of flavors that will make you fall in love with Mediterranean cuisine. 

This combination of ingredients makes this recipe a perfect option for summer lunches or dinners, when you want to delight your palate with simple yet extraordinary dishes. 

I hope you enjoyed this recipe as much as I enjoyed sharing it with you. 

Enjoy your meal from Pietrella

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