Yummy Recipe Monday: Caprese Pasta Salad
Caprese Pasta Salad Prep 25 m Cook 15 m Ready In 1 h 25 m Recipe By:Pepi-Rainbow "The dynamic trio of fresh basil pesto, mozzarella cheese, and juicy tomato are reunited once again in an American favorite- pasta salad. This light and fresh salad is great for a lunch, a side dish, or even a snack." Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package fusilli pasta 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted (optional) 2 cloves garlic 1/4 cup olive oil 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into strips salt and pepper to taste Directions Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the fusilli, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain. Pla