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Pasta salad is a warm-season favorite with garden fresh basil and summer sweet cherry tomatoes. This recipe takes only a few minutes to put together and makes a quick summertime meal.
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
- ¼ 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
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 ounces fresh basil
- 12 large black olives, halved
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a small saucepan. Add green onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 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.
Step 3
Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Coarsely tear basil leaves in halves or thirds; add to pasta with olives and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 405 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat17g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat5g | 26% |
| Cholesterol21mg | 7% |
| Sodium337mg | 15% |
| Total Carbohydrate48g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars3g | |
| Protein18g | |
| Vitamin C16mg | 79% |
| Calcium345mg | 27% |
| Iron3mg | 19% |
| Potassium358mg | 8% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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