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.
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 8ounces fusilli, uncooked or 8 ounces other spiral shaped pasta
- 1tablespoon balsamic vinegar (or more)
- 2teaspoons olive oil
- 1⁄2teaspoon dried oregano
- 1
- 1⁄2
- 1⁄2cup part-skim smoked mozzarella cheese
- 1⁄8
- 1⁄8
DIRECTIONS
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add vinegar, oil and oregano; toss to coat.
- Fold in tomatoes, basil and mozzarella; season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled. Yields about 1 cup per serving.
- 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.