Caprese Pasta

August 2010 Family Circle

• Ready In: 19 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb cavatappi pasta
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  heirloom tomatoes, cored, seeded and chopped
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup pitted black olives, chopped
• 2  tablespoons capers
• 2  tablespoons  balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1  cup fresh basil, torn

Directions

1. Cook pasta following package directions, about 9 minutes; drain.
2. In a large bowl, stir together the tomatoes, olive oil, olives, capers and balsamic vinegar. Add pasta to the bowl and stir to combine. Fold in mozzarella and basil.
3. Serve warm or at room temperature.