Tomato Basil Pasta Salad
Description
Do you like pasta salad and caprese salad? Enjoy the best of both worlds with this yummy pasta salad.
Ingredients
2 lb. plum/Roma tomatoes, chopped, about 8 - 10 medium sized
5 garlic cloves, finely chopped or minced
1 1/2 t. salt
3/4 t. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 c. olive or vegetable oil
1/2 c. chopped fresh basil leaves
8 oz. Mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 lb. package rotini (sprial) pasta
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
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In a large bowl, mix the chopped tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, oil, basil and Mozzarella cheese. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours to blend flavors.
Meanwhile, cook pasta to al dente as directed on package. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
In a large serving bowl, mix the cooked pasta and tomato mixture until well combined. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top of salad.