Warm Tomato Pasta Salad

Submitted by cookCol

"This is a great dish for a hot summer evening, especially once the garden fresh tomatoes start piling up...from Everyday Food"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb medium pasta shell
• 5 cups beefsteak tomatoes, diced (about 2 #)
• 2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
• 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• salt and pepper

directions

1. In a large pot of boiling water cook pasta until al dente according to package directions; drain.
2. In a large bowl toss warm pasta with tomatoes, cheese, onion, olive oil, parsley and garlic.
3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Serve immediately.