Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. (While waiting for the water to boil, you can prepare the sauce).

Step 2

Over medium heat, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan.

Step 3

Sauté the garlic about 3 minutes until fragrant -texture should still be soft-do not allow to brown.

Step 4

Stir in tomato sauce and cook until sauce is thickened (about 7-10 minutes).

Step 5

Add your homemade cavatell to the pot of boiling water. (Cavatelli are done when they rise to the surface).

Step 6

Remove from heat and strain pasta in colander.

Step 7

Combine ricotta cheese with tomato sauce.

Step 8

Toss cavatelli with the tomato ricotta sauce.

Step 9

Serve in individual bowls.

Step 10

Garnish with basil leaves and romano cheese.