Monday, March 16, 2009

Penne Caprese


This recipe is a really easy one to mix up last minute and tastes great. It can be served warm or once it has cooled.

Ingredients:
  • 1 lb. penne pasta
  • 1 large can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup fresh chopped basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 8 oz. fresh mozzarella (cut in 1/2" pieces)

Cook Pasta as directed. Drain tomatoes. Mix next 5 ingredients in a measuring cup. Drain pasta. In a large bowl toss pasta with tomatoes and dressing. Add cheeses and toss again.

1 comment:

  1. LOVE THIS RECIPE! Always make it and its always so good. Great when you use sun dried tomatoes as well!

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