Penne, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad

Name: Penne, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta; 0.25 cup olive oil; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes; salt and pepper to taste; 5 ounces mozzarella cheese, diced; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 4 ounces fresh basil; 12 large black olives, halved

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Pasta salad is a warm-season favorite with garden fresh basil and summer sweet cherry tomatoes. This recipe takes only a few minutes to put together and makes a quick summertime meal.

Recipe by MARBALET

Updated on November 28, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

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

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a small saucepan. Add green onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

405	Calories
17g	Fat
48g	Carbs
18g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 405
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 21mg	7%
Sodium 337mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 48g	17%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 18g
Vitamin C 16mg	79%
Calcium 345mg	27%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 358mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.