Penne, Tomato, And Mozzarella Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
• 1/4 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
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 4 ounces fresh basil
• 12 large black olives, halved

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water as directed on package, until just tender. drain, and set aside.
• heat olive oil in a small saucepan. add green onions and cook, stirring occasionally, 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.