Hey everyone…sorry I haven’t been updating lately. I do have some really great recipes to share. Today i’ll share with you a simple and delicious recipe that you will make over and over again. It is perfect for this time of the year as it features tomatoes! I have to thank Todd’s Dad for sharing this recipe with me. Todd’s Dad calls this a pasta salad…however it is not your typical pasta salad…it is better! You can enjoy this pasta dish at room temperature or warm…I prefer it at room temperature.
Bow-tie Pasta with Tomato-Basil Sauce
Ingredients
- 4 large vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped, or 4 cups chopped tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or more)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 6 ounces bow-tie pasta
- 1 package (4 ounces) goat cheese crumbles
- Garnish: basil sprigs
Directions
-Combine the first 7 ingredients. Cover; let stand 1 hour at room temperature.
-Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Serve tomato mixture over pasta; sprinkle with goat cheese. Garnish, if desired.
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Tomatoes are perfect this time of the year. I used to hate tomatoes when I was younger…thankfully I have grown to love them!
Do you like tomatoes? What is your favorite tomato recipe?
Stay tuned, later this week I have a recipe to share with you that involves crab meat and avocado…which happens to be a perfect combination.
