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Bowtie Pasta with Fresh Tomato and Basil

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Bowtie Pasta with Fresh Tomato and Basil Photo © Kimberley K. Eggleston
Fresh tomatoes are certainly the tastiest choice for this recipe. But, if you are really pressed for time, substitute one 28-oz. can of diced tomatoes to help this quick dish come together even faster. Serve with a tossed green salad for a satisfying, meatless meal.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 16 oz. package bowtie pasta, uncooked
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 lb. tomatoes, chopped (4 cups)
  • 3/4 cup chopped yellow bell pepper (1/2 of a large pepper)
  • 1/4 cup chopped basil
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 1/2 oz. shaved mozzarella cheese (2/3 cup)

Preparation:

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain.

2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and yellow pepper and cook an additional 6-7 minutes or until the peppers are tender.

3. In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, tomato mixture, basil, pepper, and salt. Stir in the mozzarella, and serve.

Makes 12 cups

Per Serving (1 1/2 cups) Calories 273

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 3 out of 5
Better than expected, Member adorisa

I wanted a meatless but flavorful dish and this accomplished both. We added quite a bit more pepper and salt than called for, but otherwise made this recipe as written. I would make it again.

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