Tomato-Pasta Salad
Ready In: 20 mins
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
- 16 ounces penne pasta, uncooked
- 5 large tomatoes, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4 1/2ounce) can chopped black olives
- 1⁄2 cup chopped basil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1⁄3 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon minced of fresh mint
- fresh basil sprig
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse with cold water.
- cool.
- Combine tomato, garlic, olives, basil, salt& pepper in a large bowl.
- Top with pasta& cheese.
- Combine oil, pepper flakes and mint in a small glass bowl.
- Microwave on High for 60 seconds.
- Pour oil mixture over pasta, tossing to combine.
- Cover an refrigerate until chilled.
Did you Make This?
Tell us how it came out or how you tweaked it, add your photos, or get help.
Show Off