There’s something special about a pasta dish that brings out the best of fresh, wholesome ingredients. Bow tie pasta, also known as farfalle, pairs beautifully with a vibrant tomato and basil sauce complemented by creamy mozzarella.
Easy Bow Tie Pasta with Fresh Tomato and Basil Sauce
Description
A simple yet flavorful Italian pasta dish featuring bow tie pasta (farfalle) tossed in a vibrant tomato and basil sauce, enriched with fresh mozzarella and Parmesan. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy gathering, this recipe brings out the best in fresh, wholesome ingredients with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until soft.
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Stir in tomato sauce, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 7 minutes.
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Add basil and mix well.
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Add cooked pasta and reserved water to sauce. Stir until coated.
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Fold in mozzarella gently.
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Top with Parmesan and basil. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Serving Size 1 bowl
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 480kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Saturated Fat 5g25%
- Cholesterol 25mg9%
- Sodium 390mg17%
- Potassium 420mg12%
- Total Carbohydrate 52g18%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 16g32%
- Vitamin A 950 IU
- Vitamin C 9 mg
- Calcium 180 mg
- Iron 2.2 mg
- Vitamin D 20 IU
- Vitamin E 2 IU
- Vitamin K 22 mcg
- Thiamin 0.25 mg
- Riboflavin 0.2 mg
- Niacin 2.1 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
- Folate 75 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.12 mcg
- Biotin 6 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 0.9 mg
- Phosphorus 160 mg
- Iodine 25 mcg
- Magnesium 40 mg
- Zinc 1.5 mg
- Selenium 15 mcg
- Copper 0.2 mg
- Manganese 0.8 mg
- Chromium 10 mcg
- Molybdenum 12 mcg
- Chloride 120 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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