INGREDIENTS
1/2 lb
orecchiette pasta
kosher salt
2 tbsp
olive oil
1/2 lb
cherry tomatoes, halved (I used more like 9oz., and you could probably use even more)
2 tbsp
basil pesto
1/2 lb
ciliegene (small balls) mozzarella*
fresh basil**
shaving of Parmigiano Reggiano (optional)
fresh cracked black pepper