Semi-Cooked Cherry Tomatoes, Wild Watercress & Fres

Name: Semi-Cooked Cherry Tomatoes, Wild Watercress & Fresh Mozzarella For Bucatini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pint cherry tomatoes, halved (mine were multicolored); 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 large shallot, finely chopped; 1 bunch wild watercress, coarsely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried herbes de Provence; 1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel; a few grinds each of black and white peppers; 1/4 cup best quality extra virgin olive oil (I used Alziari); 1/3 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut in small pieces; 12 ounces Bucatini; freshly grated Pecorino Romano (for the table)

Servings: persons

3/4 pint cherry tomatoes, halved (mine were multicolored)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 bunch wild watercress, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried herbes de Provence
1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel
a few grinds each of black and white peppers
1/4 cup best quality extra virgin olive oil (I used Alziari)
1/3 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut in small pieces
12 ounces Bucatini
freshly grated Pecorino Romano (for the table)

1
In the bowl you will serve the pasta in, combine all the ingredients except the mozzarella, bucatini and the Romano. Toss them to combine and let it sit at room temperature while you cook the pasta.
2
Bring a large pot of cold water to a rollicking-frolicking boil. Add plenty of Kosher salt so the water tastes of the sea. Add the bucatini. Stir with a long wooden spoon to ensure the strands separate completely. Cook (according to package directions) to al dente.
3
When the pasta is cooked, drain well, reserving about 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
4
Immediately pour the drained bucatini over the cherry tomato mixture in the serving bowl. Let it sit for a few minutes to warm up the vegetables, then toss everything together. If the mixture seems dry, add the pasta water in dribbles until it becomes moist enough to suit you.
5
Mix in the mozzarella, and serve at once.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pint cherry tomatoes, halved (mine were multicolored), 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1 large shallot, finely chopped, 1 bunch wild watercress, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Semi-Cooked Cherry Tomatoes, Wild Watercress & Fresh Mozzarella For Bucatini falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Semi-Cooked Cherry Tomatoes, Wild Watercress & Fresh Mozzarella For Bucatini

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