Ziti alla mediterranea
4 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | larges | Beefsteak tomaotes |
| 2 | cups | Greek olives, pitted |
| 16 | ounces | Fresh mozzarella cheese, diced |
| Salt | ||
| 6 | Fresh basil leaves | |
| Extra virgin olive oil | ||
| 1 | pounds | Ziti pasta |
Directions
Place 3 tomatoes with 4 basil leaves and salt to taste in a blender.
Blend for less than one minute and set aside. Dice remaining tomatoes. Boil pasta and place in skillet with the blended tomatoes, diced tomatoes and olives. Saute for less than one minute. Pour into plates and add the diced mozzarella just before serving. The cheese should melt slightly as it is served. Garnish with two whole bay leaves. Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 # Recipe by: Italy