BALSAMIC-TOSSED PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATO, ARUGULA AND MOZZARELLA

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From Cooking Pleasures magazine. The heat from the pasta helps to melt the cheese and warm the sauce. You can also use a combination of basil and arugula for a tomato caprice taste.

Provided by CookGordon

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups tomatoes, seeded and chopped (2 large)
2 cups arugula, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
12 ounces penne pasta (strozzapreti if available)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Make sauce: In large bowl, stir together tomatoes, arugula, garlic, mozzarella, salt, pepper and oil. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions; drain. Toss with sauce. Add vinegar; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.3, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 947.3, Carbohydrate 73.6, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 20.1

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