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Tomato Basil Pasta Salad

This Tomato Basil Pasta Salad perfect summer pasta salad. Make two, it's just that good!
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword tomato basil pasta salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Refrigeration Time 6 hours
Servings 8
Calories 178kcal
Author Ang Paris

Ingredients

  • 1 box large pasta shells
  • 1 TBS olive oil
  • Garlic - minced
  • 1 lb cherry tomatoes - halved
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 3 C mozzarella cheese - cubed
  • 1 C chopped basil
  • 1 large bottle italian dressing - cold
  • ½ C shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Heat medium sauce pan on medium heat
  • Add oil, minced garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes. Sauté 2 minutes
  • Add cherry tomatoes and let cook 8-10 minutes until tomatoes start to soften and break down. (feel free to add additional olive oil if you feel it needs it)
  • Cook pasta according to directions on box for al dente
  • Strain and add pasta to tomato mixture
  • Add chopped basil, italian dressing, parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
  • Stir to combine all ingredients and refrigerate 4-6 hours or overnight

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 371mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 768IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 298mg | Iron: 1mg