Penne, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad
Description
A quick, easy pasta salad recipe with the bright, fresh flavors of tomato and basil. Toss hot pasta with garlic, scallions, cheese, olives, and more.
Ingredients
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1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1 bunch green onions, chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
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salt and pepper to taste
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5 ounces mozzarella cheese, diced
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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4 ounces fresh basil
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12 large black olives, halved
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2
Heat olive oil in a small saucepan. Add green onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 or 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add pasta, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat to warm through.
3
Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Coarsely tear basil leaves in halves or thirds; add to pasta with olives and serve immediately.