TOMATO BASIL PASTA SALAD

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Caprese salad and pasta combine to make a tasty Italian side dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 2h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

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