FOREPLAY PASTA WITH BRIE, BASIL, AND GARLIC

Foreplay Pasta with Brie, Basil, and Garlic image

It's really that good. Rich and decadent. If you really want to impress, then get a small block of Parmesan and grate it. Gives a better flavor than pre-grated.

Provided by Margo Bock

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound Brie cheese, cut into cubes
4 large plum tomatoes, diced
1 cup shredded fresh basil
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste
3 cloves garlic, crushed, or more to taste
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ pounds farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

Mix Brie cheese, plum tomatoes, basil, 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a bowl; cover bowl with plastic wrap and marinate for 2 hours.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 teaspoons salt. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Add pasta to cheese-tomato mixture; toss. Sprinkle pasta with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.1 calories, Carbohydrate 64.3 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Fat 34.2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1128.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g