I think if it wasn't for the carbs, I would eat pasta more often. Especially this Bow-Tie Pasta with Fresh Basil & Tomatoes. Not only is it a pretty dish, but it's also delicious.
I prefer to use Cherry Tomatoes when making this recipe but you can use Grape Tomatoes or regular tomatoes seeded and juiced and chopped into bite-size pieces.
The Fresh Basil used in this recipe brings a nice sweet flavor with a subtle hint of mint. If you don't have access to Fresh Basil you can substitute for dried basil but you will have the adjust the amount accordingly.
I would suggest slowly adding the dried basil, one tablespoon at a time, and taste testing after each addition.
I prefer to remove as much of the juice and seeds from the tomatoes when I make this dish but you can certainly skip this step if you prefer.
Additionally, the use of crushed red pepper flakes is totally up to you. I almost always add them to my pasta dishes which is why I included them in this recipe.
💭 Serving Suggestions
What does better with a great pasta dish than some Cheesy Garlic Bread. This is the best garlic bread you will ever have!
For more great recipes with Cherry Tomatoes, I suggest you check these recipes out:
📋 Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Bow-Tie Pasta with Fresh Basil & Tomatoes recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic Cloves, Salt, Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, Ground Black Pepper, Bow-Tie Pasta and Parmesan Cheese.
🥣 How to make Bow-Tie Pasta with Fresh Basil & Tomatoes
Cut tomatoes in half and lightly squeeze the juice into a bowl. Chop the tomatoes.
In a bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes and black pepper. Cover the bowl and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the bow-tie pasta al dente according to the package directions. Drain well.
Toss the hot pasta with the tomato mixture and Parmesan. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Bow-Tie Pasta with Fresh Basil & Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 2 lb Cherry Tomatoes
- ½ Cup Fresh Basil, chopped
- ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1 lb Bow Tie Pasta
- 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Cut tomatoes in half and lightly squeeze the juice into a bowl. Chop the tomatoes.
- In a bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes and black pepper. Cover the bowl and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the bow-tie pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain well.
- Toss the hot pasta with the tomato mixture and Parmesan. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
sharon
although I heated the tomatoes ,garlic and seasonings before adding pasta and parmesan it is a great recipe!