FRESH CHERRY TOMATO WITH BASIL AND MOZZARELLA PASTA

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I have found this to be an excellent way to serve whole wheat pasta. Of course you could use regular pasta if you prefer. Using cherry or grape tomatoes add a lot of flavor to this simple recipe. Throwing it together takes only minutes and makes a great weekday meal! Serve either as a hot meal or cold as a salad.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 ounces whole wheat penne
3 pints cherry tomatoes, quartered (or grape tomatoes)
8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, drained
4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup fresh basil, slivered (or use 1 tsp dry)
1 cup olive oil
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Bring pot of water to boil; cook penne according to package directions.
  • While pasta is cooking, in a large bowl, combine tomatoes, mozzarella, minced garlic and basil.
  • Add olive oil, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Drain penne; add to tomato mixture and combine.
  • Serve immediately, or refrigerate and and serve chilled as salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 942.3, Fat 68.2, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 44.9, Sodium 374.9, Carbohydrate 64.6, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 6.5, Protein 25.4

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