Caprese Pasta Salad

A cool pasta salad based on the traditional Caprese salad. It has fragrant basil leaves, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella balls mixed with penne pasta and topped with a simple dressing of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Ingredients:

8 oz penne pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente

In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves

Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Season with salt and pepper

Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld

Serve chilled and enjoy

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