CAPRESE PASTA SALAD

Ingredients

• 1 lb. quick pasta like rotini penne, or cavatappi
• ½ cup greater virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon clean floor black pepper
• 2 clove garlic crushed
• 16 oz. mozzarella balls
• 4 cups grape or cherry tomatoes sliced in half
• ½ cup basil reduce in ribbons
• Red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

Bring a massive pot of salted water to boil. Cook the pasta al dente in accordance to the bundle instructions and drain. Rinse with a little bloodless water to quit the cooking system and drain well. Add the pasta to a massive serving bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Let it cool to room temperature.
In a small mason jar with a tight becoming lid add the ultimate olive oil, balsamic vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic. Shake properly to combine.
Add the mozzarella balls, grape tomatoes, and basil to the bowl with the cooled pasta. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to coat.
If preferred sprinkle with a little pink pepper flakes.

Notes

Any brief pasta will work with this recipe which includes penne, farfalle, cavatappi, gemelli, or rotini pasta.
Cook the pasta barely al dente which is simply a little association when bitten. Drain properly and toss with a little bit of olive oil.
For ease in mixing the caprese salad dressing add the contents to a small mason jar. Thread the lid on tight and shake to coat.
You can put together this salad up to 24 hours in advance. Add a splash of white balsamic vinegar proper earlier than serving and toss again. Cover and save this pasta salad in the fridge till geared up to serve.
Store leftovers in an hermetic container in the fridge for up to three days.

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