Recipe of Tomato Mozzarella Salad With Italian Dressing

Penne, Tomato, And Mozzarella Salad

I truly love the combination of tomato and cheese so this italian salad is indeed incredible.

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 | Tomato Mozzarella Salad With Italian Dressing

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 | Tomato Mozzarella Salad With Italian Dressing

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

TAG : Penne, Tomato, And Mozzarella Salad

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