Friday, August 11, 2017

PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE

pasta with checca sauce
 
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Checca sauce is a fresh tomato sauce with basil, scallions, garlic and cheese.
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 as a main course or 8 as a side
ingredients
  • 1 pint ripe grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 2 scallions, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ⅓ cup coarsely grated parmesan cheese
  • 10 fresh basil leaves
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 8 oz. fresh mozzarella, cubed
  • 1 pound orecchiette, or pasta of your choice
instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  2. Cut the tomatoes in half and place in the bowl of a food processor. Add the scallions, garlic, cheese, basil and oil and pulse until it becomes a coarse mixture.
  3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  5. Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss well to coat. Sprinkle the chunks of mozzarella over the top and serve immediately.

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