Orecchiette with Cherry Tomatoes and Capers
 
MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
  • ½ teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 2 (10-ounce) containers cherry tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons capers
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces orecchiette pasta, cooked according to package instructions
  • Whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • Garnish: fresh basil leaves, ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. In a large sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic; cook until tender, 3 minutes. Add tomato paste; cook until deepened in color, about 2 minutes. Add wine; cook until reduced by half. Add cherry tomatoes and capers; cook until tomatoes burst, about 15 minutes. Add ½ cup water, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add pasta to tomato mixture in pan, gently tossing to coat.
  3. Serve with a dollop of ricotta. Garnish with basil and pepper, if desired.
Recipe by Southern Lady Magazine at https://southernladymagazine.com/orecchiette-with-cherry-tomatoes-recipe/