bow tie pasta & tomatoes

The Villages, FL
Updated on Apr 16, 2013

I love taking this to a tailgate or pot luck. It can be served at room temperature and doesn't contain mayonnaise so it can stay out for a long time. It makes a great side dish or add cooked chicken or shrimp and use as a meal. Only 4 main ingredients.

prep time 5 Hr
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces bow tie pasta, cooked
  • 12 - cherry tomatoes quartered or 24 grape tomatoes halved
  • 8 large sprigs of basil chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • - red pepper flakes, to taste
  • - sea or kosher salt, to taste
  • 1/3 cup olive oil, extra virgin, or up to 1/2 cup
  • 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

How To Make bow tie pasta & tomatoes

  • Step 1
    Mix the tomatoes, basil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and olive oil in a glass bowl or casserole dish. cover and refrigerate 4 hours or longer.
  • Step 2
    Remove the tomato mixure and let it come to room temperature.
  • Step 3
    Mix the hot bow ties with the feta cheese and then toss with the tomato mixture. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Category: Pasta Sides
Ingredient: Pasta
Culture: Greek
Method: Stove Top

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