PASTA TOMATO BASIL SALAD
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- Aug 3, 2016
- 1 min read
PASTA TOMATO BASIL SALAD 1 lb. penne or ziti pasta 2 tbsp. fresh Italian parsley, chopped 1 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1/4 cup grate Parmesan cheese (or more, to taste) 2 or 3 cups tomatoes, wedged 1/2 lb bocconcini or mozzarella cubes 1/4 tsp. oregano flakes 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes salt and pepper, to taste
In a medium-large saucepan, boil the pasta according to package directions.
Tip: Pasta should not be too soft so be careful not to overcook - remove from water and drain quickly when done. Drain pan and add olive oil, chopped herbs, seasonings and garlic.
Tip: Olive oil and herbs may be quickly chopped in a food processor, then add cheese and give a few pulses. Add to still warm pasta pan.
Add quartered bocconcini balls or 3/4-inch cubes mozzarella. If tomatoes are larger, cut into 1 inch cubes; if tomatoes are smaller, cut into halves or wedges. Cherry tomatoes can be left whole.
Mix all together in still warm pasta pan until pasta is well coated with herb flavored olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste.
This wonderful Summer pasta may be served at room temperature or refrigerate until ready to serve.
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