Entrees

Orecchiette with Cherry Tomatoes and Capers

Name: Orecchiette with Cherry Tomatoes and Capers
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)

A dollop of creamy ricotta and fresh basil top off our easy Orecchiette with Cherry Tomatoes and Capers.

Orecchiette with Cherry Tomatoes and Capers

MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS

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Ingredients Method

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

Method

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.
Add pasta to tomato mixture in pan, gently tossing to coat.
Serve with a dollop of ricotta. Garnish with basil and pepper, if desired.

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