Cavatelli With Tomato Sauce And Ricotta

Serves: 5

Mohammad Wiegand

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

48

Spice

46

Sweetness

47

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

Directions:

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil

2

Add the cavatelli and cook as the label directs

3

Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water, then drain

4

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat

5

Add the garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic is soft but not browned, 3 to 4 minutes

6

Stir in the basil and tomatoes with their juice

7

Increase the heat to high and cook until the sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes

8

Add the cavatelli and the reserved cooking water to the skillet; cook, tossing, until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes

9

Divide among bowls and top with the ricotta and pecorino

10

Season with salt and pepper

11

Photograph by Antonis Achilleos