Servings 8 (1-cup) servings |
Ingredients
- 4 cups coarsely chopped ripe tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- cup ½chopped green onion
- cup ½loosely packed basil leaves torn or chopped
- pound ¼fresh mozzarella cheese cubed
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 12 ounces bowtie or curly pasta
Ingredients
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Instructions
- In large serving bowl, combine tomatoes, garlic, green onion, basil, cheese, and olive oil. Season to taste. Cover, keep at room temperature 2 hours up to 6 hours.
- When ready to serve, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, toss with tomato mixture. Serve room temperature or can heat.
Nutritional Info
Calories 278, Calories from Fat (%) 35, Fat (g) 11, Saturated Fat (g) 3, Cholesterol (mg) 12, Sodium (mg) 19, Carbohydrates (g) 36, Dietary Fiber (g) 2, Total Sugars (g) 4, Protein (g) 9 Dietary Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 2 fat
Terrific Tidbit: Serve leftovers (if you have any) as a pasta salad the next day.
Nutritional Nugget: Tomatoes are one of the best sources of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant helping reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers.
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