Penne, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad

Enjoy the bright, fresh flavors of tomato and basil in this quick and easy dish. Toss hot pasta with sauteed garlic and scallions; add chopped tomatoes, mozzarella, Parmesan, basil and olives.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 405 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
• 1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
• 5 ounces mozzarella cheese, diced
• 4 ounces fresh basil
• 12 large black olives, halved

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a small saucepan. Add green onions and cook, stirring occasionally, 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.