Easy Olive Oil, Tomato, and Basil Pasta
Description
This is a great pasta that can be eaten at room temperature or as a cold salad. Instant, sophisticated meal or side dish! And colorful, too. Any type of twisty or unusually shaped pasta works well.
Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package farfalle pasta
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2 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and diced
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1/2 cup olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2
In a large bowl, gently toss the cooked pasta, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.