Ingredients

Fine sea salt

1-3/4 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored, quartered, seeded, and cut

3-1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling

1/2 pound farfalle

3/4 cup whole milk ricotta (preferably fresh: 6-7 ounces)

1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Coarse sea salt

Freshly ground white peppet

Preparation

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, 1 tablespoon oil, and 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt in a large bowl; toss to combine.

Cook pasta in the boiling water until el dente. Drain in a colander, then spread on a rimmed baking sheet or in a large baking dish, drizzle with remaining 2-1/2 tablespoons oil and toss to coat. Let pasta cool to room temperature.

Divide pasta among 4 serving plates. Top with tomatoes and a few spoonfuls of their juices. Dollop with cheese and sprinke with basil, then drizzle with oil and season with coarse sea salt and pepper to taste.