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Pasta alla Crudaiola
This Pasta Alla Crudaiola is a light yet flavorful pasta dish that is perfect for the summer. the perfect choice! A traditional Italian pasta dish.
Prep Time
20 mins
Chilling Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 307 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 11½-14 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes (sliced in half)*
- 1-2 cloves garlic (whole do not chop)
- 5-6 leaves fresh basil chopped
- 3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (more if needed)
- 3-4 cups cooked al dente pasta (short pasta)
- 2-2½ ounces ricotta salata (shredded)**
- 1-2 pinches salt (divided)
*Or large firm ripe tomatoes chopped (I would probably seed the tomatoes also)
**If you can't find ricotta salata you can substitute with shredded pecorino Romano or crumbled feta cheese.
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix together the sliced tomatoes, garlic, chopped basil, olive oil and a pinch of salt. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-4 hours.
- When the time has almost passed cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water. Don't add too much salt since the cheese is already quite salty. Drain well but do not rinse.
- Remove the bowl from the fridge, remove the garlic, add the cooked al dente pasta and shredded cheese, gently toss to combine. Taste for salt, add if needed. You may want to add the pasta warm so that it helps bring the rest of the ingredients to room temperature.
- Top with more shredded cheese and basil before serving. Enjoy!
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Notes
- You will need 3-4 cups of cooked pasta which is equivalent to 2 – 2 1/2 cups of dry pasta.
- You can make it up to a day in advance and keep it in the refrigerator. If the salad is a little dry before you serve it, toss it with a little extra olive oil.
- Any leftovers should be stored in the fridge, in an air tight container. It will keep for two to three days in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Calories
307kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
22mg
(1%)
Potassium
317mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
791IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 307kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 317mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 791IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.