Ingredients
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300 g of GF Pasta driedorecchiette or any other short pasta
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8 Cherry tomatoes
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150 g of Goat cheese soft
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1 clove of Garlic
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10 OlivesKalamata olives
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1 tsp. of Sugar white
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1 handful of Basil leaves
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2 tbsp. of Extra Virgin olive oil
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70 g of Parmesan
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to taste Salt
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to taste Grounded black pepper
Directions
Orecchiette is a pasta that name comes from Italian “small ears”. This pasta originates from of Apulia, a region of southern Italy, that forms the heel on the boot of Italy. Orecchiette is served with meats and vegetable sauces. And today we’re going to make a Mediterranean variation with tomatoes, olives and goat cheese.
Quick, easy and tasty!
This sauce can be paired with other types of short pasta.
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Steps
1
Done
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cook pastaCook spaghetti al dente in a fair amount of salted water. Meanwhile, let’s make the sauce. |
2
Done
5 min
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prepare ingredientsCut the cherry tomatoes in half, finely chop the garlic, pit the olives and cut them in half, coarsely grate the parmesan. |
3
Done
5 min
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prepare sauceHeat some olive oil in a pan over moderate heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 min. Then add the tomatoes, cut side down, increase the heat and cook until tender yet still hold their shape. Add the olives, goat cheese, season with salt, sugar and pepper. Cook until hot, stirring occasionally. Don’t let it boil. |
4
Done
5 min
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combineDrain the pasta saving a few tablespoons of the liquid for the sauce. Add the pasta to the sauce and combine. Add the pasta liquid to thin the sauce, if needed. Combine and cook for 1-2 min to mix the flavors together. Add the basil leaves, combine and serve right away. |