Lunch: Pasta with Uncooked Tomato and Olive Sauce

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Pasta with Uncooked Tomato and Olive Sauce

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

3 medium vined ripened tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, to taste, minced
1 cup coarsely grated mozzarella (about 4 ounces)
1/2 cup Niçoise or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and halved
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or to taste
1/2 pound cavatappi (sometimes called tortiglioni or serpentini) or other spiral shaped pasta such as rotini
3/4 finely chopped mixed fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, and mint leaves

Instructions

In a large bowl combine tomatoes, bell pepper, garlic, mozzarella, olives, oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste and let sauce stand 30 minutes.
While sauce is standing, in a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook untilal dente.
Drain pasta well and transfer to bowl containing sauce. Add herbs and toss well.

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