Tomato Basil Pasta Salad

 

2

lb plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped (8 to 10 medium)

4

garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 1/2

teaspoons salt

1/2

teaspoon pepper

1/2

cup olive or vegetable oil

1/2

cup chopped fresh basil leaves

8

oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 cups)

1

package (1 lb) rotini pasta

1/2

cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 In large bowl, mix tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, oil, basil and mozzarella cheese. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours to blend flavors.
• 2 Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
• 3 In large serving bowl, mix cooked pasta and tomato mixture until well combined. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top of salad.