Tomato Basil Farfalle Pasta
Servings: 2 people
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Using minimal ingredients, rustle up a flavorful pasta in no time. Try out this easy recipe for the savory and satisfying Italian-inspired Tomato Basil Farfalle Pasta.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried farfalle pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp sliced garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp white pepper powder
- 1/2 tsp red chilli flakes
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- To begin, boil pasta in salted water unitl al dente according to the instructions on the package. Drain and keep ¼ cup of the water aside for later use.
- Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a pan. Add sliced garlic and chopped onions. Saute until translucent.
- Next, add halved cherry tomatoes. Season with salt, white pepper, red chilli flakes, and dried parsley. Cook until the tomatoes soften a bit. They should not be mushy.
- Add in the boiled pasta along with ¼ cup of the pasta water.
- Add basil leaves torn into pieces along with lemon juice. Mix well.
- Check the salt and add more if required.
- The Tomato Basil Farfalle Pasta is ready to serve.
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This blog post is part of the blog challenge ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’ hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla in collaboration with Dr. Preeti Chauhan.
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November 23, 2023 @ 5:46 pm
Mam, I have not seen anyone so inspirational with food, cooking and recipes. What I feel is that you breath, smell, enjoy , dream and imagine nothing other than your cooking every day. You know , that’s the reason you can gift us such amazing recipes on a constant basis and that to with simple handy ingredients without compromising on taste and nutrition. Pasta is my husband’s one favorite dish, but this time I will make him prepare for me following this recipe, because he cooks pasta pretty well. Thanks you for the recipe.
November 26, 2023 @ 12:00 pm
Thank you so much Beta. Do tell him to try it out. Hope you enjoy it. 😊
November 24, 2023 @ 10:50 pm
Madhu mam, pasta is our family favourite. Your recipe is healthy without any sauce and mayo. I love to try it out. As I am bored with same pasta recipe. Thank you for sharing.
November 25, 2023 @ 2:05 pm
I love this recipe Madhu Ma’am as you can twist it around in many ways. I sometimes add turmeric and use the normal tomatoes and term it curry pasta. My kids love it n so do I n I use fusilli, penne… anything. Now I am keen to try farfelle.
November 26, 2023 @ 12:03 pm
Thank you so much Beta. Do try it out 😊
November 26, 2023 @ 11:55 am
Thank you so much Beta. Do try it out 😊
November 27, 2023 @ 2:01 pm
That picture is so luring. I have messed up pasta many times as it gets too mushy. But I am going to follow the timer and I like the shape of this pasta, so definitely getting this one.
November 28, 2023 @ 7:52 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
November 28, 2023 @ 2:04 pm
Yummy! pasta is my favorite too. Haven’t tried adding basil to it, though.
December 1, 2023 @ 11:08 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
November 28, 2023 @ 6:41 pm
I love Farfelle pasta, especially the tomato recipe as I am lactose intolerant and I cannot eat cheese. But your recipe is different, Madhuji and I am going to try it out. Thank you for the delectable recipe.
December 1, 2023 @ 11:08 am
Thank you so much Harjeet. Do try it out 😊
November 30, 2023 @ 11:08 am
That picture of the pasta is so luring. I loved pasta , especially basil pasta. I will surely try this at home.
December 1, 2023 @ 11:05 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
December 1, 2023 @ 4:26 pm
Now that’s one easy to make and stress free meal anyone can do! Judging from the looks of it, I’ll surely be one of those first to dig in. I love simple meals not only because they’re easy to make but since the ingredients aren’t that many, you get a chance to somehow taste each one of them.
December 1, 2023 @ 8:01 pm
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
December 1, 2023 @ 9:12 pm
My kids love pasta, and I always experiment with various flavors. However, I have never attempted Basil Farfalle Pasta before. This is such an easy recipe to make any time, I’m surely going to give it a try.
December 1, 2023 @ 9:14 pm
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
December 2, 2023 @ 2:03 pm
The picture is so beautiful so elegant just looking like a… Seriously I use to call those pasta bow pasta 🤣 till I saw the name u mentioned today.
December 8, 2023 @ 8:43 pm
Thank you so much Beta 😊
December 3, 2023 @ 12:49 am
Loved the pasta dish! Super easy, even for a non-cook like me. The combo of tomatoes and basil was spot-on. Didn’t make it myself, but passed the recipe to a friend who’s a kitchen whiz. Thumbs up!
December 8, 2023 @ 8:42 pm
Thank you so much. Hope you enjoyed it 😊
December 9, 2023 @ 5:16 pm
Loved the subtle flavors of the pasta. It works best when not in the mood for a heavy creamy one. I am cooking this next time. 😀
December 21, 2023 @ 10:00 am
Thank you so much Beta 😊
December 12, 2023 @ 2:52 pm
Looks very yummy and delicious. Love the shape of these pastas and it is important to cook the pasta right or it can get mushy.
December 21, 2023 @ 9:54 am
Thank you so much 😊
December 18, 2023 @ 7:33 pm
The dish symbolizes the mild flavors as it is made in Italy. A different and simple dish it seems aunty.
December 21, 2023 @ 10:07 am
Thank you so much Beta 😊
January 5, 2024 @ 11:53 pm
I love your recipes. They are indeed easy to make especially for beginners. The simplicity of this tomato-basil farfalle is its charm. The freshness of the ingredients elevates the dish. I added a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and it was heavenly!
January 15, 2024 @ 8:24 am
Thank you so much Beta. I am glad you liked it 😊
January 21, 2024 @ 5:37 pm
A comfort dish for many people – easy and yummy!
January 27, 2024 @ 11:31 am
Thank you so much Noor 😊