farfalle bowtie noodles with fresh basil and sautéed cherry tomatoes and garlic in a pasta bowl with fresh lemon
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Summer Bowtie Pasta

A great, fresh tasting pasta recipe that is simple to throw together for a family meal.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp + 1/8 C olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 c grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 pkg bowtie (farfalle) pasta
  • 2 stems fresh basil, thinly sliced
  • fresh squeezed lemon juice or zest of 1 lemon, optional

Instructions

  • Set a large pot of water over high heat until it boils. Add the package of bowtie noodles and cook according to directions. When you drain the noodles after cooking, reserve 1 tablespoon of the starchy water.
  • Heat a skillet over low for 5 minutes.
  • Add 3 tbsp of olive oil to the skillet, along with sliced garlic. Allow to sizzle for 1 minute.
  • Sprinkle in the salt and tomato halves. Continue to cook, stirring once in a while, until the the tomato halves begin to wilt and slightly change color.
  • Remove the skillet from heat and add the reserved pasta water to the tomato and garlic mixture. Pour drained bowtie noodles into the skillet, along with the remaining 1/8 cup of olive oil. Stir to coat.
  • Empty the contents of the skillet into a pasta serving bowl and add more salt, and some pepper, to taste.