Cold Pasta
A refreshing and versatile cold pasta dish combined with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil, perfect for warm days or gatherings.
Ingredients
Pasta and Vegetables
- 1 package short pasta (like farfalle, rigatoni, penne, or rotini) Cook according to package instructions.
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes Slice in half.
- 2 tubs fresh mozzarella Ovoline or bocconcini, cubed.
- 1 bunch fresh basil Chopped.
Seasoning
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- to drizzle tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare all ingredients: slice cherry tomatoes, cube mozzarella, and chop basil.
- Toss tomatoes and mozzarella into a large serving bowl.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Stir and let sit.
Cooking Pasta
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
- Cook the short pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Combining
- Combine the cooled pasta with the tomato and mozzarella mixture.
- Stir gently and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
Letting the cold pasta dish sit enhances flavor. Serve as a side or main dish, garnished with basil leaves.