Family friendly Orecchiette, tomato and ricotta pasta

Cut the tomatoes in half and squeeze out the juice and seeds. Wash the basil and combine with the tomatoes and garlic. Season, then add the extra virgin olive oil and toss to combine. Let the mixture marinate for 15 minutes. Put the ricotta in a bowl, then season and stir.

Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain. Gently heat the tomato mixture and add the drained pasta, stirring gently to combine. Finally, stir in the ricotta. Serve with the Parmesan.