Easiest Way to Make Balsamic Tomato And Mozzarella Salad

Penne, Tomato, And Mozzarella Salad

Place the tomatoes mozzarella balls, basil leaves, oregano, (salt, and black pepper if necessary) in a large bowl.

Recipe Summary Penne, Tomato, And Mozzarella Salad

Garden fresh basil and summer sweet cherry tomatoes make this pasta salad a warm season favorite. Takes only a few minutes to put together, a quick summertime meal.

Ingredients | Balsamic Tomato And Mozzarella Salad

1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta

¼ cup olive oil

1 bunch green onions, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes

salt and pepper to taste

5 ounces mozzarella cheese, diced

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

4 ounces fresh basil

12 large black olives, halved

Directions

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water as directed on package, until just tender. Drain, and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a small saucepan. Add green onions and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 or 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, and cook for 2 minutes. Add pasta, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat to warm through. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Coarsely tear basil leaves in halves or thirds; add to pasta with olives, and serve immediately.

Info | Balsamic Tomato And Mozzarella Salad

prep: 20 mins cook: 20 mins total: 40 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

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