Orecchiette with tomatoes and tofu

This is a recipe that wants to look and taste like the italian ricotta and pomodorini pasta. Once it’s in your plate you won’t tell the difference.

Ingredients:
wholemeal small pasta, you can use orecchiette or gnocchetti
cherry tomatoes
Tofu-ricotta sauce
Olive oil
Basil

Method:
For the white tofu-ricotta sauce I used a herby spreadable tofu but you can make your own if you wish: process the tofu with some herbs, a  little water, olive oil and a few capers if you like them.
Add more salt or capers according to taste.
When the pasta is ready stir in the tofu-ricotta add the chopped tomatoes and fresh basil leaves.  This is so much like a typical southern italian dish…. enjoy!

1. Mimi 11 March 2010 at 11:12

   

   I’d like a nice plate right now … I’m Hungry

   
   
2. Nello 13 March 2010 at 14:13

   

   your photo are so cute 😛

   I love pasta, and orecchiette is a type of pasta that I like so much! 😀

   
   
3. Pizza pie 14 March 2010 at 09:35

   

   Mmmmh, very simple but very tastful