Penne, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad



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Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
20 mins

Total Time:
40 mins

Servings:
6


Ingredients

  • 1(12 ounce) packagepenne pasta
  • ¼cupolive oil
  • 1bunchgreen onions, chopped
  • 1clovegarlic, minced
  • 1cupquartered cherry tomatoes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 5ouncesmozzarella cheese, diced
  • ½cupgrated Parmesan cheese
  • 4ouncesfresh basil
  • 12largeblack 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

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