Caprese Pasta Salad
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 lb farfalle (bow tie pasta)
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 ¾ lb heirloom beefsteak tomatoes, cut into a large dice
- 1 lb fresh mozzarella packed in water, cut into ½ inch dice
- 1 cup julienned basil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Balsamic vinegar, for drizzling
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions, until well done. Drain well and place in an extra large serving bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil, and season with the salt and pepper, and toss again.
- Add the tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and Parmesan cheese to the bowl with the pasta. Toss to evenly distribute.
- Spoon the pasta into serving bowls, drizzle each portion with balsamic vinegar, and enjoy. Season with extra salt and pepper, if desired.