Penne, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad

Penne, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad

Recipe by MARBALET from allrecipes.com

Lunch 40 Mins.

Ingredients

6

6 servings

  • 1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 5 ounces mozzarella cheese, diced
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 ounces fresh basil
  • 12 large black olives, halved

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a small saucepan. Add green onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 or 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 with olives and serve immediately.

Nutritional Facts

Per 6 servings

  • Calories: 405
  • Carbohydrate: 48g
  • Fat: 17g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Sugar: 3g

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