Author Notes: This dish is about as easy and summer-like as it gets. Samin and I made this dish as a vegetarian option at the dinner we did at Tartine Bakery last month. Despite its simplicity, it’s as good as anything. —The Perennial Plate
Serves: 4
Ingredients
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10
ounces pasta
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1/8
cup butter
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1
large onion or 2 smaller spring onions, minced
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2
cups sun gold tomatoes, halved
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2
tablespoons parsley, minced
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1
tablespoon oregano, minced
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salt and pepper
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1/2
cup shaved ricotta salata
Directions
- Cook your past till al dente in a large pot of water that is heavily salted. Reserve a cup or two of the cooking liquid.
- Sweat the onions in half of the butter until translucent. Add the tomatoes, parsley and oregano. Add a little of the pasta water to bring everything together. Combine the sauce with the cooked pasta, season well and garnish with the cheese.