This Bow Tie Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes, Capers and Basil is a vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired dish that comes together in minutes with almost no cooking required for the sauce. Sweet burst cherry tomatoes, briny capers, fragrant fresh basil, and a touch of garlic and olive oil create a fresh, zesty sauce that clings perfectly to farfalle (bow tie) pasta.It’s light yet satisfying, ideal for warm summer evenings, quick weeknight dinners, or meal prep. Best of all, it tastes delicious served warm, cold, or at room temperature — making it incredibly versatile for picnics, potlucks, or busy days.
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Serves 4 or 12 side dishes
4 cups hot cooked bow tie pasta
4 cups halved cherry tomatoes (about 2 pints)
1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped pitted niçoise olives
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
Red wine vinegar (optional)
Combine first 10 ingredients in a large bowl, and toss well. Sprinkle vinegar over each serving, if desired.
To prep ahead, mix all ingredients except the pasta. Store in refrigerator until ready to use, then toss with hot cooked pasta just before serving.
Tastes good warm, cold, or at room temp.
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