Pasta alla Checca Recipe
Category: Pasta Dishes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Sedanini Rigati | 320g |
| Cherry Tomatoes | 350g |
| Burrata | 200g |
| Caciotta Romana (cheese) | 200g |
| Fine Salt | 3g |
| Black Pepper | 1g |
| Fresh Basil | To taste |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 40g |
Instructions:
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Boil the Pasta: Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the sedanini rigati pasta and cook until al dente, following the package instructions. Once done, drain the pasta and set it aside. To prevent it from sticking, drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over the pasta and let it cool slightly.
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Prepare the Condiment: While the pasta is cooling, begin preparing the delicious condiment. Tear the burrata into strips using your hands. Then, wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly under cold running water and cut them into quarters.
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Combine Ingredients: In the same bowl where you’ve placed the cooled pasta, add the burrata pieces and the caciotta romana cut into small cubes. Next, add the quartered cherry tomatoes.
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Toss and Serve: Gently mix all the ingredients together, allowing the creamy burrata and the caciotta cheese to melt slightly and infuse the pasta. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Top off with fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces.
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Final Touch: Drizzle the pasta with a bit more extra virgin olive oil to enhance the flavor and give it a glossy finish. Serve immediately while still warm.
Tips:
- If you prefer a more robust flavor, you can swap the caciotta romana with a stronger cheese like pecorino or ricotta salata.
- This dish is perfect for a summer evening, as the fresh tomatoes and creamy burrata combine beautifully with the al dente pasta.
Enjoy this fresh, simple, and vibrant Italian dish that showcases the beauty of Mediterranean ingredients!
