For a quick fresh-tasting lunch or dinner, reach for the bowties, olive oil, and balsamic. To bump up the protein, toss with cooked chicken or shrimp.

Fresh Tomato-Herb Pasta

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

Meanwhile, slice or chop medium to large tomatoes; halve or quarter grape and/or cherry tomatoes. You should end up with about 4 cups.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, basil, parsley, salt and pepper.

Toss tomatoes and vinaigrette into hot pasta. Serve immediately; top each serving with Asiago cheese. Or, cover and chill for several hours or overnight; omit cheese when serving chilled.