Foreplay Pasta with Brie, Basil, and Garlic

It's really that good. Rich and decadent. If you really want to impress, then get a small block of Parmesan and grate it. Gives a better flavor than pre-grated.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 656 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed, or more to taste
• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste
• 1 pound Brie cheese, cut into cubes
• 4 large plum tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup shredded fresh basil
• 1 ½ pounds farfalle (bow-tie) pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix Brie cheese, plum tomatoes, basil, 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a bowl; cover bowl with plastic wrap and marinate for 2 hours.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 teaspoons salt. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Add pasta to cheese-tomato mixture; toss. Sprinkle pasta with Parmesan cheese.