Italian Caprese Pasta Salad
Italian Caprese Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook for 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and chopped basil leaves.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic glaze over the pasta mixture. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Transfer the pasta salad to a serving platter or bowl. Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.
⏱️ 5 min
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Italian Caprese Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook for 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and chopped basil leaves.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic glaze over the pasta mixture. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Transfer the pasta salad to a serving platter or bowl. Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.
⏱️ 5 min