Fresh Cherry Tomato With Basil And Mozzarella Pasta

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 10 ounces whole wheat penne
• 3 pints cherry tomatoes, quartered (or grape tomatoes)
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, drained
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 cup fresh basil, slivered (or use 1 tsp dry)
• 1 cup olive oil
• salt, to taste
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 bring pot of water to boil; cook penne according to package directions.
• 2 while pasta is cooking, in a large bowl, combine tomatoes, mozzarella, minced garlic and basil.
• 3 add olive oil, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• 4 drain penne; add to tomato mixture and combine.
• 5 serve immediately, or refrigerate and and serve chilled as salad.