ORECCHIETTE alla MINCHIATA, a raw first course to make in 5 minutes, easy, quick, light, and tasty with simple ingredients.
It was supposed to be a quiet day, but I opened the fridge and found ripe cherry tomatoes, a bit of fresh ricotta, arugula, and a bag of Apulian orecchiette.
From there the orecchiette with cherry tomatoes and ricotta recipe, known as Orecchiette alla Minchiata, was born: a raw summer first course prepared “on a whim,” with what’s in the pantry.
It’s a simple recipe with fresh orecchiette or dried, ready in less than 15 minutes.
Only the pasta is cooked, while the dressing remains raw: chopped cherry tomatoes, soft ricotta, torn fresh arugula, and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
The result? A cold raw pasta with ricotta and arugula super tasty, ideal for a quick lunch or to impress friends in the height of summer.
If you like “smart” dishes, this orecchiette alla minchiata recipe will save you every time you don’t know what to cook: it’s a quick first course with ricotta and few ingredients, but with a flavor that immediately evokes a holiday.
Join me in the kitchen today for some orecchiette alla minchiata.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, and Autumn
Ingredients
- 5.6 oz orecchiette
- 20 cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsps ricotta
- arugula
- 2 tbsps Parmesan
Steps
Boil the pasta according to the package instructions, turn off one minute earlier, and drain.
Chop the cherry tomatoes into pieces, add them to the pasta, add ricotta, a drizzle of olive oil and mix.
Add the arugula, Parmesan and serve.
Bon appétit
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ORECCHIETTE alla MINCHIATA
Extra tips
Use fresh orecchiette for a softer texture.
Choose sweet and ripe cherry tomatoes, preferably organic.
Add a zest of lemon peel for freshness.
If you love contrasts, add some Taggiasca olives or pistachio granules.
FAQ ORECCHIETTE alla MINCHIATA
Can I use whole wheat orecchiette?
Certainly, they will give a rustic touch and more fiber to the recipe.
Is this a cold or warm recipe?
You can serve it as you prefer: cold is perfect in summer, warm is more comforting.
Can I replace the ricotta?
You can use stracciatella, burrata or even Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Is this recipe vegetarian?
Yes, there’s no meat or fish, only vegetables and dairy products.
Can it be prepared in advance?
It’s better to dress it at the moment, but you can cook the orecchiette and store them with a dash of oil in the fridge.
