BOW TIES WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE

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I make this meatless dish often for my husband and me. Try it as a change of pace from traditional sauces. It's a great way to use up plum tomatoes. -Karen Vienot, Rothesay, New Brunswick

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

4 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 to 4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, oil, garlic, vinegar, herbs, salt and pepper. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. , Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Return pasta to the pan; stir in tomato mixture. Cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes or until slightly heated. Toss and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.