Tomato Basil Pasta Salad

Portions:24
Total time 2 hours 25 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb plum Roma tomatoes, chopped (8 to 10 medium)
  • 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup olive or vegetable oil
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese cut into ½-inch cubes (2 cups)
  • 1 package 1 lb rotini pasta
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • 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.
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Course Pasta / Salad / Vegetables
Diets Vegetarian