Recetas Pasta, Cheese and Basil Salad

Pasta, Cheese and Basil Salad

For 4 pax - 15 minutes

Ingredients

• Cup and ½ of Cheese Sheep Carmine Reserve cut in 2-centimeter cubes
• 2 cups of Penne short pasta
• 6-7 cherry tomatoes split in half
• ½ can of black olives divided in half
• 2 Tablespoons of wine vinegar
• ½ cup olive oil
• Salt, sugar and pepper to taste
• Several basil leaves

Preparation

1. In a pot with plenty of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to the packing instructions, until al dente. Drain and wash with cold water to stop cooking. Drain again and reserve.
2. In a separate bowl pour the vinegar and season with salt and sugar to taste. Add the olive oil in the form of a wire, mixing constantly with a manual whisk until a homogenous vinaigrette is obtained.
3. Mix the vinaigrette with the pasta and season with pepper to taste.
4. Finish incorporating the cherry tomatoes, the olives, the Reserve Sheep Cheese and the basil leaves.
5. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours before consuming.