Pasta with fresh basil, tomatoes and mozzarella
8 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | ounces | Vermicelli or Thin Spaghetti; uncooked |
| 3 | larges | Diced fresh tomato |
| ¼ | pounds | Part-skim mozzarella; cut into small cubes |
| ⅓ | cup | Olive or vegetable oil |
| ¼ | cup | Chopped fresh basil leaves |
| 2 | Cloves garlic; minced | |
| Salt/pepper to taste | ||
| Grated Parmesan cheese | ||
Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile; on large serving platter or bowl; stir together remaining ingredients except Parmesan cheese. Add hot pasta to serving platter; toss with basil mixture until thoroughly combined. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; serve immediately. 8 servings.
Prep Time: 15 min. Start to Finish: 20 min.
Posted to MM-Recipes Digest by "Paula M. Veltre" <demoness@...> on Nov 16, 1998