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Tomato Basil Pasta Salad

Name: Tomato Basil Pasta Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Yield: 24
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

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Total 2 hr 25 min
Servings 24

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

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated Nov 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

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

170 Calories, 8g Total Fat, 6g Protein, 18g Total Carbohydrate, 1g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 170

Calories from Fat: 70

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;