This pasta thrives on short cooking: the datterini must give way and create a base, but a part remains whole. The salted ricotta completes with flavor.
Ingredients and doses
For four people: 320 g of pasta, 500 g of datterini tomatoes, 80 g of salted ricotta, oil, garlic, basil, salt and pepper.
The raw material decides the result
Choose ripe but still strained tomatoes. Cutting them in half speeds up cooking and allows you to check the inside.
Step by step preparation
Just brown the garlic in the oil, add datterini tomatoes and salt and cook for 8-10 minutes. Transfer the pasta to al dente, stir in water and finish off the heat.
The right point
The bottom must bind without becoming pasted. Crush only a third of the tomatoes and leave the others visible.
How to adjust taste and consistency
Salt with caution because the ricotta is tasty. If the datterini tomatoes are very sweet, a few drops of lemon make the dish livelier.
A variant worth trying
Add diced aubergines or replace salted ricotta with toasted almonds and breadcrumbs for a vegetable version.
What not to change all together
When you try the recipe for the first time, change only one variable: sweetness, density or aroma. Changing liquids, sugar, and timing at the same time makes it difficult to figure out what worked. Write down the actual doses and the yield: for the next preparation you will be able to adapt the quantity of fruit or vegetables with much more precision.
How to serve it
Serve immediately with hand-torn basil and grated ricotta. A final drizzle of oil is sufficient.
Conservation and safety
Ready pasta loses consistency; If necessary, keep the sauce in the refrigerator for a day and cook the pasta at the moment.
Prepare in advance without losing quality
If you want to get ahead, only complete steps that don’t compromise scent and texture. Store crunchy garnishes, herbs and zests separately; add them just before serving. Use clean containers, cool cooked preparations quickly and do not leave perishable foods at room temperature longer than necessary.
Mistakes to avoid
Cook the datterini tomatoes for half an hour, add salt before tasting the ricotta or add basil on high heat. Freshness and pieces disappear.
Organize the purchase
Five hundred grams covers four generous portions. Use a box to use the ripest tomatoes for sauce and the firmest ones for this recipe.
Practical questions about the recipe
Can I adapt the doses?
Yes, but it is better to maintain the proportions and recalculate with the scale. For pasta with fresh datterini tomatoes, doubling the ingredients may require a larger container or two cooking times: increasing the quantity does not always mean doubling the time. When making cold preparations, also consider the space available in the fridge or freezer. Test with the basic dose before preparing it for many guests.
How do I choose the format in the shop?
Start from the net quantity indicated in the ingredients and consider peels, stones, shells or cores when present. A small format is ideal for the first attempt; a box makes sense when you have already planned a second preparation for the leftovers. Check availability and seasonality in the card: purchasing in the correct period offers a more consistent raw material and makes it easier to adjust the recipe.
From the trolley to the kitchen: a simple plan
Before ordering, check the pantry, containers and times. Upon arrival, open the package, separate the ripest elements and plan consumption: main recipe, fresh use and possible transformation. This small plan avoids impulsive purchases and ensures that the link to the product is not a generic promise, but the concrete step between reading and preparation. Quality is also preserved by organizing the days following delivery well.
Buy the recommended product from Sicilia Agrumi
Ready to move from the guide to your kitchen? Check availability, pack size and price in the Sicilia Agrumi shop. Choose the right amount, check the season and plan how you will use it before ordering.
