Author Notes
This dish is about as easy and summer-like as it gets. Samin and I made this dish as a vegetarian option at the dinner we did at Tartine Bakery last month. Despite its simplicity, it's as good as anything. —The Perennial Plate
Ingredients
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10 ounces
pasta
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1/8 cup
butter
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1
large onion or 2 smaller spring onions, minced
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2 cups
sun gold tomatoes, halved
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2 tablespoons
parsley, minced
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1 tablespoon
oregano, minced
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salt and pepper
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1/2 cup
shaved ricotta salata
Directions
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Cook your past till al dente in a large pot of water that is heavily salted. Reserve a cup or two of the cooking liquid.
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Sweat the onions in half of the butter until translucent. Add the tomatoes, parsley and oregano. Add a little of the pasta water to bring everything together. Combine the sauce with the cooked pasta, season well and garnish with the cheese.
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