Description

This is a delicious one pot vegetarian meal that will please the whole family or even guests. Put first 8 listed ingredients in the pot, cook, garnish and you are ready to eat.

Ingredients

• 4-1/2 c. water
• 3 T. olive oil
• 1 lb. farfalle (bow tie) pasta
• 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ c. basil leaves, packed
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1-1/2 c. part skim shredded Mozzarella cheese
• fresh mozzarella cheese balls
• fresh basil leaves, chopped for garnish
• freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish, optional

Steps

1. Combine water, olive oil, pasta, halved tomatoes, basil leaves, garlic, salt and pepper in a large stock pot. Cook over high heat and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cook 11 to 12 minutes, or until pasta is thoroughly cooked and water reduced, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from heat; let stand 2 minutes. Stir in shredded Mozzarella cheese; stir until thoroughly combined. Taste for salt and pepper; adjust accordingly.