Tomato, Basil & Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad = 4 Ww Points

I found this recipe on the home page of www.weightwatchers.com this morning and I can't wait to try it! Vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh basil and smoky mozzarella go together beautifully. Add pasta and a splash of balsamic vinegar and you've got a wonderful meal.

• Ready In: 23 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 8  ounces  fusilli, uncooked or 8  ounces  other spiral shaped pasta
• 1  tablespoon  balsamic vinegar (or more)
• 2  teaspoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  cup grape tomatoes, halved or 1  cup cherry tomatoes
• 1⁄2 cup basil, fresh, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  part-skim smoked mozzarella cheese
• 1⁄8 teaspoon table salt (to taste)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add vinegar, oil and oregano; toss to coat.
2. Fold in tomatoes, basil and mozzarella; season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled. Yields about 1 cup per serving.
3. Notes: For added flavor, add sun-dried tomatoes to this recipe. Place 1/4 cup of dried sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover them with boiling water; set aside for 10 minutes to allow the tomatoes to plump up. Drain well and substitute them for half the cherry tomatoes in the recipe.