Tomato Basil Pasta Salad

3 Ratings

1 Reviews

Prep 25 min
Total 2 hr 25 min
Servings 24

Caprese salad and pasta combine to make a tasty Italian side dish.

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated November 12, 2010

Ingredients

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

Steps

Hide Images

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.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 170
Calories from Fat: 70

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 8g; 12%
Saturated Fat 2 1/2g 12% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 5mg; 2%
Sodium: 240mg; 10%
Potassium: 130mg; 4%
Total Carbohydrate: 18g; 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 6% Sugars 1g
Protein: 6g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 8%; 8%
Vitamin C: 4%; 4%
Calcium: 10%; 10%
Iron: 4%; 4%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;