Hickory Flat Pottery Recipe

Mix:
2 & 3/4 lbs. (or a bunch ! )freshly picked tomatoes, chopped
1/2 C. fresh shredded basil
1 & 1/2 teas. seat salt
1 large garlic clove, crushed and chopped
Let sit at room temperature 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally

Put in a large Hickory Flat Pottery bowl:
1 cup Ricotta Cheese, add enough cream or milk to make creamy
pepper and pinch or 2 of nutmeg
4 ozs. mozzarella( or 2 oz.mozzarella & 2 oz.fontina) shredded
Let get to room temperature or thereabouts

Cook 8 servings of Rotini Pasta, drain well and until steam stops.
Mix with cheese mixture
Serve on Hickory Flat Pasta Plates: Place a large spoonful of
cheese mixture on plate, top with tomato mixture, then a sprinkle of
freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Hints: This is a summer dish meant to be served at room temperature. Only use fresh rippened tomatoes ( from your garden if possible) No canned tomatoes....I can't say enough about using the freshest ingredients and no low fat cheeses either ! Iusually double all the ingredients except Rotini. Even if you have leftovers, its wonderful the next day.....and its nice to serve a Not Hot meal in August ! Recipe compliments of Dot Graham.