Monday, July 6, 2009

Mini Farfalle with Tomatoes and Corn



1 box Mini Farfalle
2 pounds plum tomatoes (may substitute 1 can 28 ounces diced tomatoes)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon onion, chopped
1 can (15.5. ounces) corn, drained
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

PLACE the fresh tomatoes in boiling water for 30-60 seconds to blanch; peel the skin, remove the seeds and chop.

SAUTE the onion in olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.

COOK pasta acording to package directions.

ADD tomatoes to skillet and simmer for 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper.

ADD corn and simmer for 2 addtional minutes.

DRAIN pasta and toss with the sauce.

STIR in grated cheese and fresh basil before serving .

***I found this recipe on the box of Barilla’s Piccolini MINI Farfalle.

1 comment:

Cosmo Carlton said...

Target? That's where I get my mini farfalles.