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.
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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
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Ingredients
- 2 lb Cherry Tomatoes
- ½ Cup Fresh Basil Leaves, chopped
- ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 Tsp Salt
- ½ Tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- ½ Tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1 lb Bow Tie Pasta
- 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese
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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.
although I heated the tomatoes ,garlic and seasonings before adding pasta and parmesan it is a great recipe!