Best Mini Farfalle With Cherry Tomatoes Basil And Mozzarella Recipes

MINI FARFALLE PASTA WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, BASIL & MOZZARELLA CHEESE | BARILLA.COM

Steps:

• BRING a pot of water to a boil
• ADD oil and onions to a medium sauté pan and heat over medium-high heat
• Sauté for 3 minutes or until onions are soft
• ADD cherry tomatoes to skillet
• Sauté tomatoes for another 3 minutes until skins are blistered and flesh is heated through; season with salt and pepper
• Meanwhile, COOK Mini Farfalle according to directions on the package
• REMOVE sauce from heat, puree 1/3 of sauce in a blender on high, for 2 minutes
• Return the puree to sauté pan
• DRAIN and toss pasta with sauce
• Finish with basil and mozzarella cheese

PENNE WITH FRESH TOMATOES, BASIL, AND FRESH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Put a large pot of salted water on for the pasta. Meanwhile, prepare your sauce. In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook until just fragrant, about 1 minute or less. Add the tomatoes and cook them for 3 to 5 minutes, just until they begin to release some of their juice.
• Cook the pasta in the pot of salted boiling water for 12 to 13 minutes until al dente. Drain the pasta. Add the pasta and basil to the pan with the tomatoes and toss. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Serve the pasta in bowls, equally distribute the fresh mozzarella and grated Parmesan between the bowls. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the bowls of pasta and serve immediately.