Easy Olive Oil, Tomato, and Basil Pasta

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 345 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

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