Tomato and Mozzarella Pasta Salad
Servings
4Serving size
about 2 1/2 cups saladThis recipe can be multiplied or divided by 2 and makes great leftovers.
Ingredients
| 3 quart Water |
| 8 ounce Whole Wheat Shells (or fusilli)(or gluten free pasta) |
| 4 Tbsp. No salt added tomato paste |
| 2 Tbsp. Olive oil |
| 2 tsp.. Worcestershire sauce |
| 1 Tbsp. White wine vinegar |
| 1/4 tsp. Salt |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 1 Tbsp. Fresh oregano (coarsely chopped) |
| 10 leaves Fresh basil (chiffonade) |
| 6 ounce Grape or cherry tomatoes (halved) |
| 1/4 small White onions (red onion is best)(finely diced) |
| 8 ounce Fresh mozzarella (cut into 1/4 inch cubes) |
Instructions
When the water boils add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until the shells are just done. They should be just slightly chewy.
While the pasta is boiling, place the tomato paste, extra virgin olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
When the pasta is done, drain and rinse quickly with cool water.
Place the pasta in the bowl with the tomato sauce and toss well.
Chill thoroughly.
After the pasta is cold, add the oregano, basil, tomatoes, onion, and mozzarella and toss well.
Chill well before serving.
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Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.
Recipe Notes
If you are looking for a pasta salad that tastes like a plate of pasta with tomato sauce, basil and cheese, this is the recipe for you. Super intense tomato flavor with great fresh herbs and creamy cheese that is offset by a little bit of sharp onion.
The key to a good pasta salad is to cook the pasta, drain, rinse quickly under cool water and then shake off the excess water. Add the pasta to the dressing and toss well so that the pasta doesn’t stick together and then chill as quickly as possible. Putting the salad in the freezer for about 5 minutes can be a great way to chill it a bit faster (just make sure you set a timer to remind you to move it to the fridge).