Summer Pasta with Basil, Tomatoes and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 lb. of any kind of short pasta (penne, farfalle, etc.)
• 2 cups of cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup of fresh basil, chopped
• 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
3. Drain the pasta and transfer it to a large bowl.
4. Add the tomatoes, basil, cheese, olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to combine.
5. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Interesting Facts

• This dish is a great way to use up any fresh basil that you may have in your garden or that you bought from the store.
• This dish can also be made with any other type of fresh herbs, such as thyme, oregano or rosemary.
• This dish is a great accompaniment to any grilled meats or fish.