Black Pasta with Ricotta
Ingredients
3/4 lb black pasta | ||
1/4 cup ricotta cheese | ||
4 tbs extra virgin olive oil | ||
1 small red chilie, seeded and minced | ||
Small handful of fresh basil | ||
kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper |
Black pasta is typically colored with squid ink, which has a citrus like flavor.
- Cook the pasta in a large pan of salted water until aldente. About 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, put the ricotta in a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add a little hot water from the pasta pan to mix it to a smooth consistency.
- Drain the pasta.
- Heat the olive oil gently in a clean pan and add the pasta with the chili and salt and pepper to taste. Toss quickly over high heat to combine.
- Divide the pasta equally among four bowls, then top with the ricotta cheese.
- Sprinkle with the basil and serve.
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