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Sunday, March 27, 2011

Tomato Basil Pasta Salad

2 lb Roma tomatoes, chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
salt & pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (2 cups)
1 package rotini pasta (1 lb)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese


In a large bowl, mix tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, oil, basil and mozzarella cheese.  Cover; refrigerate 2 hours to blend flavors.

Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package.  Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.

In large serving bowl, mix cooked pasta and tomato mixture until well combined.  Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top of salad,