Warm Casarecce with Smoked Cheese and Cherry Tomatoes. A simple main dish and tasty, ideal for a quick lunch or a light dinner.
This recipe is perfect for those who want a different pasta dish without giving up summer ingredients.
The warm pasta is a great alternative to classic rice salads or pasta, and it’s perfect to take to the beach but also to the office for the lunch break.
To prepare this cold main dish, I used casarecce but you can replace them with any other type of short pasta of your choice.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer
Ingredients
- 12 oz casarecce
- 7 oz cherry tomatoes
- 10 oz smoked scamorza cheese
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste oregano
Steps
Wash the cherry tomatoes, cut them into 4 pieces and place them in a glass bowl or a baking dish.
Cut the smoked scamorza cheese into cubes and add it to the cherry tomatoes. Season with salt, extra virgin olive oil and oregano. Mix with a wooden spoon and place it in the fridge to rest.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the casarecce according to the cooking time indicated on the package, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once cooked, drain them and toss them still hot into the baking dish with the cherry tomatoes and scamorza.
Mix carefully and adjust the salt if necessary.
Our warm casarecce with smoked cheese and cherry tomatoes are ready to be enjoyed immediately. Enjoy your meal!
Storage and tips …
Store in the fridge covered with aluminum foil or cling film
Consume within 2 days
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