(Mediterranean pasta - Our recipe)

Time: preparation: 15 minutes ........ cooking: 5-15 minutes (it depends ........ on the type of pasta) 400 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes, or 550 g    (1 1/4 lb) fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded     and chopped 12 teaspoons anchovy fillets in oil, drained,     finely chopped 8 tablespoons dried chives 4 teaspoons dried oregano 4 tablespoons minced fresh basil 375 g (13 oz) mozzarella cheese, cubed 12 tablespoons olive oil Salt 450-500 g (16-18 oz) chilli short pasta easy recipe

  Spoon measures are American spoons, that is standard cook's measuring spoons used in USA.
  The best plan is to regard 2 American teaspoons or tablespoons as 1 English teaspoon or tablespoon (eating spoons)

Prepare the dressing for pasta 1 hour before its cooking.
Put all the ingredients in a large bowl, stir gently, season with salt and chill for at least 1 hour, covered.
Cook pasta "al dente", drain it in the colander and run under cold water in order to stop its cooking.
Add pasta to the mixture.
Let chill at least 2 hours before serving but bring back to room temperature to serve.

What's the right wine?
Our suggestion: "Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi" or a white Italian wine.

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