Description
A delightful and refreshing pasta dish perfect for summer, featuring fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, olive oil, and garlic.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the bowl with the tomato mixture.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- For a vegan option, omit the mozzarella or use a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Tossing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Fresh Summer Pasta, Summer Recipes, Italian Pasta, Vegetarian Pasta