Rigatoni Caprese

By Lv2Cook

Ingredients

• 6 cups hot cooked rigatoni, penne, or ziti (about 3/4 pound uncooked pasta)
• 4 cups chopped plum tomato (about 2 1/2 pounds)
• 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
• 1 cup (4 ounces) diced fresh Mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 garlic clove crushed
• 1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) rated fresh Parmesan or Romano cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine oil, capers, salt, pepper, and garlic in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk. Pour over pasta mixture; toss gently. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; toss well.

Serving Size: 2 cups