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Fusilli alla Mediterranean (Pasta with fresh tomato, capers, basil, olives and shaved pecorino romano)

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Recipe

Ingredients

  • 11 ounces Fusilli
  • 8 ounces chopped tomato
  • 50 grams 2 ounces Pecorino romano or parmesan
  • 12 capers, 12 black olives
  • 1 small bunch fresh basil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 anchovies
  • 8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. Chop the ripe tomato and the basil, add the pitted olives, the capers, the garlic, chopped anchovies, and olive oil, abundant freshly ground pepper, olive oil.
  2. Add the cheese sliced with potato peeler. mix gently.
  3. Boil the fusilli al dente and add to the sauce, toss and serve immediately.