Caprese Pasta Salad

 

Holiday parties are around the corner, and it's always a challenge to know what to take with you. Store bought food is easy, but it's always awkward when you're the fourth guest walking through the door with a vegetable tray. This recipe is as simple as cooking the pasta and mixing in the ingredients.

Ingredients:
12 oz Pastamore Italian Blend Penne
2 Tbsp olive oil or Pastamore Basil Parmesan Olice Oil
1 Tbsp+  Pastamore Traditional Barrel Aged Balsamic Vinegar
8 oz fresh mozzarella, pearl size
4-8 oz grape tomatoes, sliced
.75 oz fresh basil
To taste salt
As garnish shaved Parmesan cheese

Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add Pastamore Italian Blend Penne. Cook until al dente and drain using a colander.

2. Placed cooked pasta into a large bowl along with olive oil. Mix well and place in the refrigerator to chill overnight.

3. Remove chilled pasta from refrigerator. Finely chop basil.  Add mozzarella, tomatoes, 1 Tbsp of Pastamore Traditional Barrel Aged Balsamic Vinegar, and basil to bowl. Mix well.

4. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Mix well. Garnish with shaved Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of Pastamore Traditional Barrel Aged Balsamic Vinegar.

5. Chill until time to serve.