Fusilli with Herbed Ricotta and Grape Tomatoes
- salt
- 1 c. part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 tbsp. fresh oregano leaves
- 1/4 c. Grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1/4 c. fresh basil leaves
- 12 oz. fusilli or corkscrew pasta
- 1 pt. grape tomatoes
- Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine ricotta, oregano, 1/4 cup Romano, and half of basil.
- Add pasta to boiling water and cook as label directs, adding tomatoes when 3 minutes of cooking time remain.
- Reserve 1/4 cup pasta cooking water.
- Drain pasta and tomatoes; return to pot.
- Add reserved cooking water to ricotta mixture; stir into pasta and tomatoes.
- Toss with remaining basil.
- Serve with additional cheese if you like.Nutritional information is based on a 2-cup serving.
salt, ricotta cheese, fresh oregano, romano cheese, fresh basil, fusilli, grape tomatoes
Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/fusilli-herbed-ricotta-grape-tomatoes-ghk0208 (may not work)