Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2009

our favorite pasta dish, hot or cold. to make it simple and easily available, i used minced dried garlin and dried basil. i toss it in a small bowl with FOUR roma tomatoes and plenty of EVOO, and i probably add about triple the dried equivalents for the fresh ingredients for both the garlic and basil, and add course sea salt and cayenne for a little heat. i place the bowl on a burner on very low heat to lock in the flavor in the oil while the pasta boils. even my 18 month old will not touch pasta sauce after having this version. love it!!!

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MISSYPIE

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Reviewed: Sep. 11, 2009

Wow, this is really good. I love the test. I added mozzarella cheese, and I used garlic powder instead of fresh garlic. I also sauted it a little to melt the cheese. Definitely will make again.

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smiles2510

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: Houston, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 6, 2009

This is a lovely and inexpensive recipe. I serve this to my kids with warm garlic bread, a green salad and dark purple grape juice (in wine glasses) for our "Italian meal". :) Any shape of pasta will work. I always add extra garlic. Use good quality, cold pressed olive oil (the really dark green stuff) for the best taste. We also add some of the sundried tomatoes packed in olive oil for extra flavour and a sprinkle of good parmesan and dried red chiles on top. Flavour is better the next day. We fight over the leftovers. Thanks for a great recipe!

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PLAYKITTENPIE

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Reviewed: Aug. 4, 2009

I had to find recipes that were vegan friendly for some friends that were coming over for dinner. Used this recipe for three occasions now and its always a fresh summer (cheap)hit.

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Reviewed: Aug. 2, 2009

This was simple and really yummy. I did it over cheese tortellini and left out the tomatoes (my boyfriend isn't a fan of veggies) I didn't have fresh basil so I used the basil I did have from my herb collection and I felt like the recipe turned out great :) Will definitely make this again.

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Julianna0627

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Reviewed: Aug. 2, 2009

Easy and Delicious. Works for the entire family.

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JT

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Reviewed: Jul. 7, 2009

It was very good! I added mozzarella and tomatoe sauce, with no tomatoes, and it really enhanced the flavor.

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JC

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Reviewed: May 29, 2009

As an Italian gal lucky enough to grow up with great Italian food, this is classic Italian cooking at it's simplest and best, and I'm so glad it's been submitted in recipe form so even those not familiar with it will give it a try. Simple preparation with fresh, in season tomatoes and basil, it's as good as a quick, satisfying meal as it is a pretty and flavorful side dish. No changes or additions are necessary, though unlike hubby I like freshly grated Parmesan on mine!

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naples34102

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Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Mequon, Wisconsin, USA

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Reviewed: May 24, 2009

You have to love an easy 5-ingredient recipe that's tasty. Like the idea of adding other ingredients to change it up, so thanks to the other reviewers for those tips, too.

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WackyKathy

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Reviewed: May 17, 2009

Will make again. I did what other reviewers did and sauteed the garlic with the olive oil, added a bit of hot pepper flakes and some slivered onions...I used 3 'tomatoes off the vine' and a bit more olive oil. I tossed this with some fresh paremesan and topped with fresh basil before serving. Next time I will add more hot pepper for heat, but since this was a dish for company, I didn't want them to think it was 'too hot'. EASY...I had all the staples on hand. :)

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Reviewed: May 9, 2009

here's a tip i got from foodnetwork: marinate the tomatoes in the basil, garlic, and olive oil, along with balsamic vinegar and fresh mozzarella at room temperature for a couple hours. this really gives the tomatoes powerful flavor!

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MOLLE888

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Bethesda, Maryland, USA

Living In: Fairfax, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 19, 2009

This recipe was quick and easy to make and turned out really well. I added black olives, chick peas, thyme and oregano. This pasta is more enjoyable for me when it is heated but it is good cold also.

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Home Town: Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2009

This is very easy and tasty. however i added more of each ingredient to suit my taste. its good

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lletney

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Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2009

Too much garlic, not great.

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JK

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Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2008

I took this recipe and decided to make a few changes. I saute the garlic in 1/4 cup olive oil, add the chopped tomato and fresh chopped basil and dash of salt & pepper, cook for 5-10 more minutes and toss with 16 oz. of cooked bow tie pasta. Serve with toasted pine nuts and parmesan cheese YUM this is one of my favorite recipes to eat now!

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Living In: Mechanicsville, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 31, 2008

Very simple and good. Had all the ingredients in the house already. Added a few more spices, but otherwise, very good.

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aimee.k

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Living In: Burbank, California, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 1, 2008

I have used this as a base several times and it has always passed the taste test! I usually add 3-4 tomatoes and 3 cloves of garlic. Great with zucchini, spinach, onions, mushrooms, etc. A teaspoon of crushed red pepper tastes great too.

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melissad738

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Home Town: Oregon City, Oregon, USA

Living In: Tampa, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 26, 2008

This was so good and easy to make. I added feta cheese and lemon juice.

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SincerelyAlice

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Home Town: Juno Beach, Florida, USA

Living In: Asheville, North Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 19, 2008

Mmmm...this was really good! I did follow a fellow reviewer's instructions by adding mozz, letting tomatoes soak in the oo/grlic mixture and sautee a cupful at a time. this dish is definitely better warmed. next time i will add shrimp!

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