Orecchiette with Salsa Cruda and Ricotta ~ from Becca

Pasta sauce using fresh tomatoes.  Delicious, nutritious, and fast!

Ingredients:
1 shallot minced
2 cloves of garlic, pressed
2 T. olive oil
1.5 pounds of tomatoes, chopped
1/4t. hot pepper flakes
1/3 c. fresh basil, chopped
 1 pound orecchiette (any chunky pasta will do)
3/4 c. fresh ricotta OR goat cheese or fresh mozzarella



Preparation:
Stir together all the ingredients except pasta and cheese in a large bowl with 3/4t. salt and 1/2 t. pepper.  Let it stand for 20 minutes.
Cook the pasta until done
Drain pasta and toss with tomato salsa and add dollops of whatever cheese you chose.  Salt and pepper as needed.