INGREDIENTS
4 1/2 cups
water
3 tbsp
olive oil
1 lb
farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1 pint
cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup
basil leaves (, packed)
3
garlic cloves (, minced)
salt and fresh ground pepper (, to taste)
1 1/2 cups
part skim shredded mozzarella cheese
balls of fresh mozzarella cheese and fresh basil leaves for garnish ((optional))