Outrageous Garlic and Basil Pasta

By á-161128

Ingredients

• Garlic - 3 cloves (or more depending on preference)
• 3 tsp salt
• 1 1\2 C basil firmly packed
• 1 \2 C olive oil
• 1 \4 tsp black pepper
• 1 can black olives - sliced
• 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
• 1 lb bowtie pasta

Preparation

Step 1

Press garlic into a bowl.

Add salt (don't skimp on salt even if it seems like a lot). Mash and let stand for an hour.

Chop basil and combine with garlic mixture, olive oil and pepper. Let marinate for three hours.

Half tomatoes and combine with olives and marinade.

Toss with drained warm pasta and serve.