Rotini With Fresh Tomatoes, Aromatic Herb Pesto & Ricotta Sa

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 package barilla plus rotini pasta
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 plum tomatoes, diced
• 1 garlic clove
• 3 sprigs marjoram
• 3 sprigs oregano
• 6 leaves basil
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 3 sprigs thyme
• 1/4 cup walnuts
• 1/4 cup skim ricotta salata, shredded
• salt and black pepper

Recipe

• 1 bring a large pot of water to a boil. in a large skillet, sauté tomatoes in 1 tablespoon olive oil. cook pasta according to package directions. while pasta is cooking, combine all dry ingredients in blender. pulse for 10 seconds or until finely chopped.
• 2 drizzle in remaining olive oil and a few ice cubes slowly to create the pesto. place pesto in bowl and add 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid. drain pasta and toss with pesto and tomatoes. top with shredded cheese.