Tomato Basil Pasta Salad

By brandyc

Caprese salad and pasta combine to make a tasty pasta salad!

Ingredients

• 2 lb plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped (8 to 10 medium)
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 cups)
• 1 package (1 lb) rotini pasta
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 24

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl, mix tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, oil, basil and mozzarella cheese. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours to blend flavors.

Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.

In large serving bowl, mix cooked pasta and tomato mixture until well combined. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top of salad.