Fresh Cherry Tomato With Basil and Mozzarella Pasta |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I have found this to be an excellent way to serve whole wheat pasta. Of course you could use regular pasta if you prefer. Using cherry or grape tomatoes add a lot of flavor to this simple recipe. Throwing it together takes only minutes and makes a great weekday meal! Serve either as a hot meal or cold as a salad. Ingredients:
10 ounces whole wheat penne |
3 pints cherry tomatoes, quartered (or grape tomatoes) |
8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, drained |
4 garlic cloves, minced |
3/4 cup fresh basil, slivered (or use 1 tsp dry) |
1 cup olive oil |
salt, to taste |
fresh ground black pepper, to taste |
Directions:
1. Bring pot of water to boil; cook penne according to package directions.
2. While pasta is cooking, in a large bowl, combine tomatoes, mozzarella, minced garlic and basil.
3. Add olive oil, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
4. Drain penne; add to tomato mixture and combine.
5. Serve immediately, or refrigerate and and serve chilled as salad.
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