Caprese Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 500 g small pasta of choice (fusilli, orrechiette, penne, etc)
• 400 g mozzarella cheese (balls or pearls)
• 3 cups tomatoes (cherry or normal)
• 1/2 cup fresh basil (slivered)
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp salt (to taste)
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 2 cloves garlic (grated)

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   Cut mozzarella & tomatoes into bite sized pieces, place in a large bowl & set aside.

3. 3

   Bring a pot of water to a boil & season generously with salt.

4. 4

   Add pasta, cook until al dente (according to package instructions), drain, rinse with cold water & set aside to cool.

5. 5

   Add cooled pasta & slivered basil into bowl with mozzarella & tomatoes.

6. 6

   In a small bowl or jar with a lid, add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt & black pepper, mix or shake well.

7. 7

   Drizzle into pasta mixture, toss to coat & taste for seasoning.

8. 8

   Add more basil & black pepper (optional) & serve after 30 mins (gives time for the flavours to blend)