Rotini With Fresh Tomatoes, Aromatic Herb Pesto & Ricotta Salata

• 1 Pkg Barilla PLUS rotini
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 plum tomatoes, diced
• 1 clove garlic
• 3 sprigs marjoram
• 3 sprigs oregano
• 6 leaves basil
• 1 tablespoon (25 leaves) parsley
• 3 sprigs thyme
• 1/4 cup walnuts
• 1/4 cup skim or nonfat ricotta salata, shredded
• Salt and black pepper

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. In a large skillet, saute tomatoes in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, combine all dry ingredients in blender. Pulse for 10 seconds or until finely chopped.
2. Drizzle in remaining olive oil and a few ice cubes slowly to create the pesto. Place pesto in bowl and add 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid. Drain pasta and toss with pesto and tomatoes. Top with shredded cheese.
3. More quick and easy recipe ideas can be found at www.barilla.ca.

barilla plus rotini, extra virgin olive oil, tomatoes, clove garlic, marjoram, oregano, basil, parsley, thyme, walnuts, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/rotini-with-fresh-tomatoes-aromatic-herb-pesto-ricotta-salata-52529991 (may not work)