Summer Tomato Pasta
"Wonderful pasta dish my family loves."
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 2 1⁄4 cups dried penne
- 1 lb plum tomato
- 10 ounces mozzarella cheese, drained
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 grated lemon, juice and zest of
- 15 fresh basil leaves, shredded
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- fresh basil leaf (to garnish)
directions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water, according to the package instructions, until just tender.
- While the pasta is cooking, quarter the tomatoes and remove the seeds, the chop the flesh into small cubes.
- Slice the mozzarella into similar-size pieces.
- Mix together the balsamic vinegar, grated lemon zest, 1 tbs.
- of the lemon juice and the basil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the tomatoes and mozzarella and let stand until the pasta is cooked.
- Drain the pasta and toss with the tomato mixture.
- Serve immediately, garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
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Reviews
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This is a great recipe when you are after something light and easy. Don't just use any old vinegar - the balsamic vinegar is one of the things that makes the dish. I used lime juice as I always have fresh limes available rather than lemons and that gives it a really refreshing touch. Another great recipe Basia!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
basia1
United States
Recently married, I live in South Florida. I enjoy cooking and entertaining when I can. We recently bought a house and are trying to get our lives together. My husband loves me trying new recipes (as long as they don't have veggies!) which is great, because I love to try them. Everyone that comes to our house becomes a taste tester. :)
