Penne, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

By á-4297

Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (12 oz) pkg Penne Pasta
• 1/4 cup Olive Oil
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 cup quartered cherry Tomatoes
• Salt and Pepper
• 5 oz Mozzarella Cheese, diced
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
• 4 oz fresh Basil
• 12 large Black Olives, halved

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water as directed on package until just tender. Drain and set aside.

2. Heat olive oil in a small saucepan. Add green onions and cook, stirring occasionally, 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic, and cook for 2 minutes. Add pasta, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat to warm through. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Coarsely tear basil leaves in halves or thirds; add to pasta wtih olives and serve immediately.