Orecchiette With Herbed Garlic Tomatoes

By shauna

Ingredients

• 1/2 of a 500g Pkg. (2 C. ) Orecchiette Pasta
• 1 Sm. Orange
• 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
• Olive Oil
• 1 Pint Grape Tomatoes ( Preferably Orange or Yellow )
• Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 4 C. Arugula
• 1/2 C. Fresh Basil or Snipped Fresh Chives, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a lg. pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta, following pkg. directions, till al dente ( 8-11 min. ) Meanwhile, finely grate peel from 1/2 an orange. Mince garlic, lightly coat a lg. skillet with olive oil & set over med. heat. Add tomatoes, garlic, salt & pepper. Stir frequently, uncovered, till tomatoes start to break down ( 3-5 min. ) Prepare basil. When pasta is cooked, scoop out 1/2 C. of water. Drain pasta & add to tomato garlic mixture along with pasta water, orange peel & basil. Toss well, then gradually stir in the arugula & approx. 1 C. crumbled feta. Taste & add salt if needed. Crumble remaining feta overtop & serve.