Ricotta Spaghetti

Directions

1. 1
   In a mortar and pestle, pound diced tomato with a tablespoon of olive oil, salt and black pepper.
2. 2
   It doesnt need to be completely pounded; it is just to bind diced tomatoes with olive oil, salt and black pepper.
3. 3
   If you dont have a mortar and pestle, put it into a blender/food processor and pulse it just to mix it all.
4. 4
   Take this mixture to the fridge.
5. 5
   In a large saucepan, boil some water.
6. 6
   As soon as water start boiling, add a pinch of salt and put spaghetti in it.
7. 7
   Cook for 7 to 10 minutes, depending on the kind of pasta youre cooking.
8. 8
   To make things a little easier, after 5 minutes, using a fork, take a spaghetti and check if its soft.
9. 9
   If it is still hard, cook more.
10. 10
    After is cooked, drain and rinse.
11. 11
    Set aside.
12. 12
    Take a medium bowl.
13. 13
    In that, using a fork, mince ricotta.
14. 14
    After doing that, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, a pinch of salt, dried herbs and mix.
15. 15
    To serve, place spaghetti on a plate, Top with ricotta, followed by the tomato mixture.