Ziti in Basil and Ricotta Sauce
Ingredients
| kosher salt | ||
| 1 lb ziti pasta | ||
| 2 cloves garlic | ||
| 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese | ||
| 4 tbs extra virgin olive oil | ||
| 1 cup basil, chopped | ||
| black pepper to taste | ||
| 1/4 cup chopped almonds, toasted |
Directions:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Add the salt and pasta and cook until al dente.
- Meanwhile rub the inside of a bowl with garlic, then add the ricotta, olive oil and basil.
- Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
- Drain the pasta and reserve some of the pasta cooking water, then return the pasta to the pot.
- Add the basil-ricotta sauce along with some of pasta cooking water and mix well to combine.
- To serve, divide the pasta evenly among individual plates or serving bowls and sprinkle with the toasted almonds.
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