Sweet Basil Pasta

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Sweet Basil Pasta

My favourite dish to make when CK surprises me with guests and I don't have any groceries in the house! Easy to make as little or as much as you need-- its a unique flavour profile, the sugar cuts the tomatoes well and the dried basil packs a delicious punch. If you're ambitious try with homemade farfalle. 

• 1 can diced tomatoes 
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups farfalle (bowtie) pasta
• Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add farfalle pasta and cook until al dente (approximately 10 minutes) 
2. In the meantime, in a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add diced tomatoes, dried basil and brown sugar and simmer to reduce (10-15 minutes)
3. Drain pasta and toss with tomato mixture, top with freshly grated parmesan. 

CK's Caprese Salad

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CK's Caprese Salad

This is quite possibly the simplest thing in the world to make. I almost feel as if i'm cheating by posting it as a recipe. However-- I couldn't resist letting you in on what is possibly my favourite snack of all time. Enjoy:)

• 3-4 roma tomatoes
• 6 bocconcini mozzarella balls
• a handful of basil leaves
• balsamic reduction
• olive oil (just a drizzle)
• Salt & Pepper

Directions:

1. Slice roma tomatoes  
2. Tear basil leaves and place on top of each tomato slice
3. Slice bocconcini mozzarella balls and place slice on top of each tomato
4. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic reduction over the whole shebang and top with salt and pepper.