Best Tagliolini With Salsa Cruda And Ricotta Salata Recipes

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PASTA SALAD WITH RICOTTA SALATA AND BROCCOLINI



Pasta Salad with Ricotta Salata and Broccolini image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 bundles broccolini
1/2 pound cavatappi (twists) pasta, cooked to al dente
1 shallot, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, a couple of glugs
1/3 to 1/2 pound wedge ricotta salata
6 sprigs fresh thyme, about 2 tablespoons of leaves stripped from stems
Coarse salt and pepper
1/2 pint grape tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Trim and discard the bottom 1/2-inch from the broccolini. Then cut the broccolini into 1-inch pieces. Steam broccolini covered in small skillet in 1/2 inch boiling water for 3 minutes, cold shock, and drain. Combine broccolini and pasta in a bowl.
  • Return pan to stove over low heat and saute shallots and garlic in oil 2 minutes. Pour warm oil over pasta and broccolini. Crumble ricotta salata over pasta. Sprinkle the pasta with thyme, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine. Adjust seasonings and garnish salad with halved grape tomatoes.

MEDITERRANEAN SUMMER PASTA WITH SALSA CRUDA



Mediterranean Summer Pasta with Salsa Cruda image

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup flavorful pitted olives, lightly chopped
2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons capers
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/3 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper
12 ounces angel hair pasta
Parmesan, for grating

Steps:

  • In a large pasta serving bowl, mix together the olives, tomatoes, mint, capers, garlic, red pepper flakes, orange zest and olive oil. Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper. Stir and lightly press the ingredients with the back of the spoon to incorporate flavors. Let sit for at least 30 minutes, or up to a day.
  • Just before serving, cook the angel hair pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Remove the garlic clove from the pasta sauce. Drain the pasta and while still steaming hot, place the pasta on top of the cold sauce. Let sit for a minute before tossing the pasta. Top with grated Parmesan and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 calorie, Fat 25 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 564 milligrams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 4 grams

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