GEMELLI WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES, AND RICOTTA

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A tangy sun-dried tomato vinaigrette clings to spiral-shaped gemelli in this summery salad. Olives and capers add a mellow kick and rich, creamy ricotta tempers the piquant flavors.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 12

Coarse salt
8 ounces gemelli (or fusilli or penne)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
10 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons salt-packed capers, rinsed
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1/3 cup fresh basil, torn
Fresh ricotta cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain. Drizzle with just enough oil to coat. Spread on a baking sheet, and refrigerate 10 minutes.
  • Pulse sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, capers, and garlic in a food processor. With machine running, add oil in a slow, steady stream, and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss together pasta, sun-dried-tomato vinaigrette, grape tomatoes, olives, basil, and salt. Transfer to serving plates. Top with a scoop of ricotta, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with pepper.

Sohail Arain
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Overall, this is a great recipe. I would definitely recommend it to others.


all bangla tips
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This recipe is a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.


M Saleem
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The sauce was too bland and the pasta was overcooked.


Mazhar Shahzada
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


wade thomas
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.


cynthia kambarami morotolo
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I loved this dish. The sauce is so flavorful and the ricotta cheese balances it out perfectly.


Randy Adams
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This dish is so versatile. You can add different vegetables or proteins to make it your own.


maja krw
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The tomatoes, olives, and ricotta are a perfect match.


Rakibul Limon
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it.


Charity Kalu
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I made this dish for my vegetarian friends and they loved it. It's a great meatless option.


wolfgaming100
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This is a great recipe for a light and summery meal. The tomatoes and olives are so refreshing.


Amelia falbe
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The flavors are incredible!


Toma Bashar
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Yeetpro 765
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I love this recipe! The ricotta cheese adds a creamy richness to the dish that is simply divine.


Mir Faizan
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce is simple to make and the pasta cooks in no time.


the special tear
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The flavors were so fresh and vibrant.


Tripti Das
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This dish was a hit with my family! The combination of tomatoes, olives, and ricotta was perfect, and the gemelli pasta cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.