EASY OLIVE OIL, TOMATO, AND BASIL PASTA

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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.

Provided by CookinGirl

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package farfalle pasta
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and diced
½ cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 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.
  • In a large bowl, gently toss the cooked pasta, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 2.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

Christian Wilson
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Yiga Julius
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. The sauce is flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Venalicious Manga
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I've made this pasta dish several times now and it's always a hit. The sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is always cooked perfectly. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal.


M Shahriyar
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love the combination of flavors and the pasta is always cooked perfectly.


Md riaj
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This pasta dish was easy to make and very tasty. I used fresh tomatoes from my garden and they were perfect. The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Ernesto Fernandez
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I also added some grilled chicken and it was delicious. Definitely a recipe I'll make again.


Mamohlake Tjebane
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I love this pasta dish! It's so simple to make, but it's packed with flavor. I especially love the addition of the basil. It really brightens up the dish.


FANTASY 3
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. The pasta is light and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Oshim Sheikh
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I made this pasta for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The sauce was so flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Sajja Hillary
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The flavors of the olive oil, tomatoes, and basil came together perfectly. I especially loved the crispy texture of the tomatoes. This dish is definitely a keeper.