Fresh Tomato Garden Pasta

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 1/2 cups farfalle pasta (bow ties)
• 1/4 lb fresh green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 -2 medium tomato, seeded, chopped
• 1 -2 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons chives, minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh basil, minced
• 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• salt and pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 cook the pasta according to package directions, adding the cut beans for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
• 2 in a large bowl, blend together the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste.
• 3 stir in the tomatoes, garlic, chives and basil.
• 4 drain the pasta, rinse under cool water, drain well and add to tomatoes mixture; season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 5 crumble the cheese over all and serve.