Whole Wheat Spaghetti alla Checca

Recipe by Katie Farina. Take a trip to Tuscany with a plate of this Whole Wheat Spaghetti alla Checca recipe! Our Whole Wheat Spaghetti, made from 100% organic durum wheat and dried slowly for maximum flavor, is the perfect base for a simple yet delicious sauce of freshly picked garden tomatoes. Pasta alla Checca highlights the traditional Italian way of using fresh, local ingredients to create flavorful, wholesome meals.

Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Once hot add olive oil. Once oil is hot, add garlic, let garlic cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. 
2. Add cherry tomatoes and let cook, stirring often until tomatoes break down and start to caramelize, about 20 minutes. 
3. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of salted rapidly boiling water. Drain pasta and add to olive oil sauce. Toss to combine, salt to taste. Remove from heat. Stir in basil and top with grated Parmigiano Reggiano, if desired. 

Serves 6