Summer Pasta

Ingredients (3 people)

• 8.8oz Il Molino Rigatoni Pasta
• 4 pints cherry tomatoes
• Il Molino Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Canino
• some large basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon spicy seasoning blend (optional)

Directions

1. Halve the cherry tomatoes
2. Add 1/2 cup of Il Molino EVOO in a pan and combine the cherry tomatoes, 1 teaspoon salt and a teaspoon of spicy seasoning blend if you like your pasta to be spicy.
3. Bring a large pot of water (about 4 quarts) to a boil, then add a splash of Il Molino EVOO, 2 tablespoons salt and the Il Molino Rigatoni Pasta
4. Cook the pasta and the tomatoes for 7 minutes
5. Drain the pasta well and add to the pan with the cherry tomatoes.
6. Add some julienned basil leaves and stir all together for 1 minute
7. Serve in a plate with some fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of Il Molino EVOO on top.

ENJOY!