Tomato, Basil Pasta Salad With Pine Nuts
Best when made with fresh vine-ripened tomatoes and when basil is in season. Try adding 1/4 tsp hot red pepper flakes to oil mixture for a bit of a bite. Cooking time includes marinating time.
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 4
- 3tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2
- 3⁄4cup olive oil
- 1⁄4
- 1
- 1⁄2
- 1⁄4freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1⁄4cup pine nuts
DIRECTIONS
- Mix together tomatoes, basil and garlic in bowl with salt and pepper to taste.
- (Add optional red pepper flakes if desired.) Cover with olive oil and let sit for 1 hour.
- Cook pasta al dente.
- Drain and place in serving bowl.
- Add tomato mixture and mozzarella.
- Toss until cheese begins to melt.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and pine nuts and serve.