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Easy Olive Oil, Tomato, and Basil Pasta

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"This is a great pasta that can be eaten at room temperature or as a cold salad. Instant, sophisticated meal or side dish! And colorful, too. Any type of twisty or unusually shaped pasta works well."
Easy Olive Oil, Tomato, and Basil Pasta Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 58 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (16 ounce) package farfalle pasta
  • 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
  • salt and pepper to taste

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. In a large bowl, gently toss the cooked pasta, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 2, 2006 by LADYJAYPEE 
I've been making this one for quite awhile with two ingredient additions--mozzarella & a dash... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 8, 2006 by caterpillar86 
I enjoy making this pasta dish often. I added more tomatoes, some crumbled (plain) feta cheese... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 27, 2006 by cook in CALIF 
Excellent. I happen to have (fresh from the farm) Roma tomatoes and basil so I had to make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 22, 2007 by Rob 
Wow!!! Awesome!!! LOVED IT! I am hoping to make this one again VERY SOON! Also, I used a can... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 3, 2006 by ChefJosh 
This recipe was pretty good and perfect for a quick last-minute meal. I think it would have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 1, 2009 by naples34102 
As an Italian gal lucky enough to grow up with great Italian food, this is classic Italian... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 5, 2007 by Jennifer 
My family absolutely loved this dish!!! My 2 year old son is gluten intolerant and I made this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 15, 2005 by ZTA522 
Something new and different from the pasta salad I usually make. I put some parmesan on it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on may 28, 2006 by leyster101 
This was awesome. Easy to make, but really fresh and delicious taste. We cut up 3 string... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 7, 2005 by AMANDARU 
awesome recipe -- easy to make and very little cleanup! i added some chunks of mozzarella to... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Easy Olive Oil, Tomato, and Basil Pasta

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 345

  • Total Fat: 14.9g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 51mg
  • Total Carbs: 44.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.8g
  • Protein: 8.4g

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