Butterfly Pasta
Butterfly Pasta
A little pasta. A carton of tomatoes. Seasonings. It's a meal. And a quick one, at that. This is the kind of recipe that lends itself to all sorts of variations, depending on what you have in your cupboard. Don't have butterfly pasta (farfalle)? Use what you have. Want something heartier? Add a cup or two of cooked chicken or shrimp or tuna. The herbs can be anything you like; try basil and parsley together, or thyme by itself. Need some tang? Add a tablespoon or two of capers.This recipe by Carol Mighton Haddix was originally published in The Chicago Tribune.
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
Servings
4
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 box (16-ounce box) butterfly pasta
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- freshly ground pepper
- grated parmesan cheese or cubed fresh mozzarella
Directions
- Step 1: Heat a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1/2 box butterfly pasta; cook according to package directions.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over high heat; add 1 1/2 pints tomatoes. Cook, shaking the pan a few times, until tomatoes begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add 1 chopped onion; cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Add 2 cloved minced garlic; cook 1 minute. Lightly smash tomatoes with the back of a spoon. Add 3 tablespoons herbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste; cook 1 minute.
- Step 3: Drain pasta; stir into skillet with the sauce until coated. Sprinkle with cheese to taste or stir in mozzarella. Adjust seasoning; serve hot.