Confession time: I don't really love tomato-based sauces (like marinara sauce). This is a little sad for my lasagna-spaghetti-pizza loving husband so I do make red sauces every once in a while, but mostly I'm on the lookout for other pasta sauce options. Alfredo sauce is always delicious, but it can be heavy and of course with all that butter, cream, and cheese, it's not the healthiest option out there. So I've started collecting "alternative" pasta recipes. This one is particularly great for summer--light, quick & easy, and served cold. It's a great side dish or even works as a lighter main dish (especially if you add some chicken into it).
Pesto Bowties with Feta & Tomatoes
Number of Servings: 4
Time to Prepare: 20 minutes
- 1/2 pound bowtie pasta
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 3/4 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- olive oil, as needed
Cook the pasta according to the package directions. While the pasta cooks, half or quarter the tomatoes (depending on how small you want them).
Drain the pasta and place in a medium serving bowl. Stir in the pesto and gently mix to coat the pasta. Toss with tomatoes and feta, then season with salt and pepper.
Cover and refrigerate up to an hour before serving. If the pasta seems dry, you can stir in olive oil to moisten it.
Source: slightly modified from Mel's Kitchen Cafe
Produce Used: Grape Tomatoes
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