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Piccolini® Mini Farfalle with Cherry Tomatoes, Basil and Mozzarella
Piccolini® Mini Farfalle con Pomodorini, Mozzarella e Basilico

Ease of preparation:  

Prep Time: 7 minutes

Cook time: 12 minutes

Servings: 4-6

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Wine pairing: White



Ingredients

1 boxPiccolini® Mini Farfalle
2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons onion, minced
1 pintcherry tomatoes, halved
to tastesalt
to tastefreshly ground black pepper
4 leavesfresh basil, torn
4 ouncesmozzarella cheese, shredded


ADD oil and onions to a medium sauté pan and heat over medium-high heat. Sauté for 3 minutes or until onions are soft.
ADD the cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté the tomatoes for another 3 minutes until the skins are blistered and the flesh is heated through; season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, COOK the Piccolini® Mini Farfalle according to the directions on the package.
REMOVE the sauce from the heat, puree 1/3 of the sauce in a blender on high, for two minutes. Return the puree to the sauté pan.
DRAIN and toss the pasta with the sauce. Finish with the basil and mozzarella cheese.




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