Easy Olive Oil, Tomato, and Basil Pasta Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Easy Olive Oil, Tomato, and Basil Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package farfalle pasta

2 roma (plum) tomatoes

seeded and diced

½ cup olive oil

2 cloves garlic

minced

½ cup fresh basil leaves

cut into thin strips

salt and pepper to taste

Mediterranean Black Olive Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

In a large bowl gently toss the cooked pasta tomatoes olive oil garlic and basil. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Easy Olive Oil, Tomato, and Basil Pasta Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 345.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.4g 17%

Carbohydrates: 44.1g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 2.8g 11%

Sugars: 1.2g

Fat: 14.9g 23%

Saturated Fat: 2.1g 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 267.8IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.4mg 34%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 2.7mg 5%

Folate: 106.3mcg 27%

Calcium: 17.5mg 2%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 28.8mg 10%

Potassium: 109.2mg 3%

Sodium: 2.7mg

Thiamin: 0.3mg 30%

Calories From Fat: 133.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.