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Barilla Farfalle Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese

Barilla Farfalle Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese

Rich buffalo mozzarella cheese and tangy tomatoes are a match made in pasta heaven

20 minutes total

A traditional and tempting Italian duo—tomatoes and mozzarella—make this recipe hard to resist! With a box of premium Barilla Farfalle pasta at hand, it is ridiculously easy to make this gorgeous plate of pasta. All you need is 6 ingredients (7 if you consider water) and 20 minutes to yield 8 servings. Go ahead and bookmark this recipe for your next dinner party!

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Ingredients

Serves 8

1 box Barilla Farfalle pasta
1 1/2 lb cherry tomato halved
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup water
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
2 medium balls fresh Campania buffalo mozzarella cheese, drained, cubed and divided
1 bunch fresh basil, chopped

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions. *Such a line meets the VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, LACTOSE-FREE AND KOSHER needs

Method

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add chopped garlic and sauté until light golden.

Step 2

Add cherry tomatoes and water to the skillet. Season with black pepper, salt and fresh oregano. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Reserve a small amount of fresh mozzarella cubes for garnish; add remaining mozzarella and cook until melted.

Step 4

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt to taste. Cook Barilla Farfalle pasta according to package directions.

Step 5

Drain and add Barilla Farfalle pasta to tomato sauce; mix well.

Step 6

Garnish with mozzarella cubes and basil leaves to serve.

Barilla Farfalle Pasta - Packshot - en-ca
Classic Blue Box

Classic Blue Box

Farfalle

Bowtie pasta, also known as Farfalle, hails from the Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna regions of Northern Italy. Its unique shape makes it perfect for catching chunky sauces and vegetables, adding a touch of elegance to dishes like pasta salads and casseroles.

  • Shape Short en-ca
  • Cook time 11 mins
  • Pack size 410 g
  • Range Classic Blue Box
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