Giada De Laurentiis' Little Thimbles Sciue Sciue
- 1 1/2 cups ditalini (thimble-shaped pasta)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 5 plum tomatoes, chopped (about 1 pound)
- 8 ounces cold fresh mozzarella cheese, drained, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 8 large fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
- Boil up a large saucepan of salted water. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still al dente (firm to the bite), stirring often to prevent sticking. This takes about 8 minutes. Drain.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn.
- Add the tomatoes and saute just until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add the cooked, drained pasta.
- Remove skillet from heat. Add the cheese and basil and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt.
- Spoon into small serving bowls and serve immediately.
ditalini, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/giada-de-laurentiis-little-thimbles-sciue-sciue-155033 (may not work)