ingredients

• Taste OVS EVOO
• 3 garlic cloves. minced
• 1 ½-2 pounds Cherry Tomatoes, halved
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 oz. Straciatella Cheese
• 8oz. pasta
• Taste OVS Traditional Balsamic
• Fresh basil for garnish

instructions

In a large skillet drizzle EVOO over medium heat, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Stir and cook for 15-20 minutes until tomatoes have released their juices and are soft. Pour sauce into a blender and blend until smooth. While the tomatoes are cooking; place cheese, ½ T oil, salt and pepper into a bowl and blend using an immersion blender until smooth. Cook pasta until al dente and drain. Place pasta back in pan, add tomato sauce, mix well. Serve with the cheese mixture on top of pasta, drizzle balsamic and garnish with basil.