Farfalle with fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of Farfalle pasta by Barilla
• 24 medium fresh basil leaves
• 2 large mozzarella, diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 4 tomatoes, halved, seeded and cut in small pieces ½ inch dice (3 cups)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions:

1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to the package directions. When done drain, place back in the cooking pan and add the butter.
2. In a large skillet sauté the tomatoes with the olive oil, 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the basil.
3. In a large bowl add the pasta, the tomatoes and mix well. Add the mozzarella and give it a last light folding.
4. Serve immediately

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