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Farfalle pasta - Caprese style


Farfalle pasta - Caprese style
Description servings: 4
calories: balanced
category: Pasta
cost: medium
difficulty: easy
preparation time: 20
 
Ingredients Farfalle  400 gr.
Mozzarella cheese  400 gr.
Fresh ripe tomatoes  400 gr.
Onions  1
Basil  1 tablespoon
Salt  to taste
Pepper  to taste
Extra-virgin olive oil  2 tablespoons

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Preparation Prepare a little sauce. Sauté the onion in the olive oil and add a couple of tomatoes. Let it cook for about 15 minutes.

Cut the mozzarella cheese into small cubes. Cut the tomatoes into small pieces and dice the basil.

Boil the farfalle and drain. Add the sauce and stir well, then season the pasta with the cheese, tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. It is advisable to prepare this dish a couple of hours before serving and stirring from time to time to allow the pasta to absorb the sauce.
 
The Chef's tips Pino Bianco is a fresh 12/13° white wine to be served at 8 to 10°C
 
Curiosity This dish can be eaten either hot or cold according to taste