11154 cavatelli with arugula ricotta salata Recipes

homemade cavatelli or 1 (16-oz) package commercial cavatelli, asparagus, trimmed, peeled , and cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices (about 2 cups), extra-virgin olive oil, garlic clove, bruised with the side of a knife, red and yellow grape or cherry tomatoes, halved, torn fresh basil leaves, ricotta salata, sliced, arugula, long stems trimmed and leaves torn into pieces (about 1 1/2 cups, packed), salt , to taste, freshly ground pepper , to taste

extra virgin olive oil , plus, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salted roasted almonds, coarsely chopped, arugula , thick stems discarded, ricotta salata, shaved with a peeler, salt & freshly ground black pepper

garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 tsp salt, balsamic vinegar, red-wine vinegar, olive oil, arugula , coarse stems discarded and the leaves washed well and spun dry, tomatoes (about 1 1/2 lb), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices, ricotta salata (available at specialty foods shops) or feta, crumbled (about 1 cup), shredded fresh oregano leaves

champagne vinegar, mild honey, fresh lemon juice, salt, coarsely ground black pepper, olive oil, sliced pancetta (4 to 5 slices), olive oil, firm-ripe pears, baby arugula or torn larger arugula (1 1/4 lb), ricotta salata, thinly shaved with a vegetable peeler

sliced pancetta (italian bacon), orecchiette (ear-shaped pasta), kosher salt, extra-virgin olive oil, champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar, peeled melon (any variety), coarsely chopped fresh mint, divided, sliced scallion, crushed red pepper flakes, freshly ground black pepper, ricotta salata (salted dry ricotta), shaved, or crumbled feta

zucchini, trimmed , halved lengthwise, extra-virgin olive oil (for brushing ), coarse kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, balsamic vinegar, fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced, dried crushed red pepper, penne or ziti pasta, extra-virgin olive oil, crumbled ricotta salata (salted dry ricotta cheese; about 3 oz)

extra virgin olive oil, chopped imported black olives (such as gaeta or kalamata), fresh lemon juice, more to taste, garlic cloves, finely chopped, fresh thyme, fresh ground black pepper, cayenne, more to taste, cavatelli, arugula, rinsed, dried well, and coarsely chopped (about 8 oz.), grated ricotta cheese (about 7 oz.) or 1 cup feta (about 7 oz.)

prepared black olive paste (not tapenade), extra-virgin olive oil, firm white sandwich bread , crusts discarded and bread cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 cup), baby (1-inch) beets with greens (about 40), stems trimmed to 3/4 inch, frisee (french curly endive), cut into bite-size pieces, or baby arugula (2 cups), ricotta salata, chopped shallot, whole-grain mustard, white-wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, soy sauce, salt, grapeseed oil

shelled pistachios, pears, peeled, cored, and halved, extra virgin olive oil, thick) round slices ricotta salata or greek manouri cheese, trimmed, torn arugula leaves, extra virgin olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, fresh orange juice, chopped fresh thyme, crushed pink peppercorns, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

ricotta salata, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh mint, chopped fresh oregano, chopped fresh thyme, ripe tomatoes , cut into 1/4-inch slices, tomatoes, halved (various colors), coarse salt, fresh ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil or fresh mint or fresh oregano or fresh thyme sprig, for a garnish

champagne vinegar, shallots, minced, extra virgin olive oil, walnut oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, french haricots vert, blossom ends trimmed, baby arugula, pecorino romano cheese or 4 oz ricotta salata, dozen nicoise olives

navel oranges, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped fresh rosemary leaves, oil-cured black olives, pitted and halved, lightly packed baby spinach or arugula leaves, ground sea salt , preferably gray salt, freshly ground black pepper, ricotta salata, navel oranges, juiced, twice the amount of olive oil as orange juice, ground sea salt , preferably gray salt, freshly ground black pepper

vinaigrette, champagne vinegar, mild honey, meyer lemon juice (a tad less regular lemon juice if meyers are not available), salt, coarsely ground black pepper, high-quality extra virgin olive oil (probably not the kind you cook with but the 1 you save to finish off special dishes), sliced (or tiny diced ) pancetta, olive oil (for cooking pancetta), firm, but ripe, pears, baby arugula or regular arugula torn into smaller pieces, ricotta salata or fresh parmesan (or percorino or other sharp, nutty hard cheese)

extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, hot red pepper flakes (to taste), whole tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped, salt, fusilli, ricotta salata cheese , shredded in a food processor (or on the large holes of a box grated, about 1 1/2 cup.)

yellow zucchini, sliced into long, thin strips, crimini mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed, fresh chervil, chopped, ricotta salata cheese, coarsely grated, lemon juice, salt and black pepper to taste

olive oil, green onions, chopped, eggs, ricotta salata or feta cheese, cut into small cubes, chopped fresh italian parsley, milk, salt, pepper

sliced fresh basil, fresh lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, seedless watermelon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 6 cups), ricotta salata (salted dry ricotta cheese),* cut into 1/4-inch cubes, pine nuts, toasted

dried pasta such as farfalle, frozen peas, fresh basil leaves, ricotta salata cheese, lemon, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped fresh tarragon leaves