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A simple fresh tomato pasta dish made with orecchiette pasta from Puglia.

Orecchiette With Fresh Tomatoes And Pecorino

Pound Orecchiette Pasta

Pints Ripe Cherry Tomatoes

Large Garlic Cloves, Minced

Tablespoons Olive Oil

Salt

Black Pepper

Red Pepper Flakes

Cup Fresh Basil, Finely Chopped

Cups Freshly Grated Pecorino Cheese

Cut the tomatoes into quarters, and mix with...

Cut the tomatoes into quarters, and mix with the garlic, olive oil, a pinch of salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and fresh basil in a bowl.

Let rest for at least two hours before...

Let rest for at least two hours before you are ready to cook the pasta.

Cook the orecchiette in a large pot of...

Cook the orecchiette in a large pot of boiling water until it is al dente.

Drain, keeping a small cup of the pasta...

Drain, keeping a small cup of the pasta water.

Mix the tomatoes and cheese into the pasta,...

Mix the tomatoes and cheese into the pasta, tossing to combine.

Add a little of the pasta water if...

Add a little of the pasta water if the pasta seems dry and mix well.

Taste, and season with additional salt if needed...

Taste, and season with additional salt if needed and additional cracked black pepper.

Serve hot.

Focaccia Barese {Focaccia From Bari}

Cups All-purpose Flour

Medium Potato, Peeled, Boiled & Mashed

Tablespoon Rapid Rise Yeast

Teaspoon Sea Salt

Luke Water

Cup Halved Cherry Tomatoes

Cup Pitted Olives (Optional)

Teaspoon Dried Oregano

In a large bowl mix together the flour,...

In a large bowl mix together the flour, yeast, potatoes, oil, and salt, then add just enough warm water to create a dough.

Dump the dough onto a lightly floured surface...

Dump the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes, or until smooth and shiny.

Place the dough into a lightly oiled bowl...

Place the dough into a lightly oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap.

Place the bowl in a warm spot in...

Place the bowl in a warm spot in the kitchen, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Lightly oil a 14 inch round baking pan...

Lightly oil a 14 inch round baking pan and press the dough in to fit.

Press your fingertips over the top of the...

Press your fingertips over the top of the dough to create dimples.

Place the olives and tomatoes over the dough,...

Place the olives and tomatoes over the dough, then sprinkle with the oregano and coarse salt.

Drizzle with olive oil, let rest for 30...

Drizzle with olive oil, let rest for 30 minutes, then bake until golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.

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