Penne, Tomato, And Mozzarella Salad
- 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
- 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.
penne pasta, olive oil, green onions, clove garlic, quartered cherry tomatoes, salt, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, fresh basil, black olives
Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/11790/penne-tomato-and-mozzarella-salad/ (may not work)