One Pot Caprese Pasta

Ingredients (9)

• 4-1/2 cups water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound farfalle (bow tie) pasta
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup basil leaves
• 3 garlic cloves
• salt and fresh ground pepper
• 1-1/2 cups part skim shredded mozzarella cheese
• balls of fresh mozzarella cheese and fresh basil leaves for garnish