Tomato-Ricotta Spaghetti

Serves 4

Ingredients

0.33 cup Basil Leaves (fresh)
4 cup Cherry tomatoes
1.67 tbsp olive oil
0.25 tsp pepper, black
0.5 cup ricotta salata
0.5 lb Spaghetti

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees

2. Place tomatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 1/5 of the olive oil. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until tomatoes collapse.

3. Cook pasta according to package directions (make sure to salt the water). Drain pasta in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/3 cup cooking liquid. Return the pasta and reserved liquid to the pot; stir in tomatoes, remaining oil, remaining 3/8 teaspoon salt, basil and pepper. Toss well. If not serving immediately, heat the pot on the stove 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve with cheese to the side.