Penne salad with tomatoes, goat cheese and basil

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
12 ounces Penne
3 cups Chopped tomatoes
2 teaspoons Crushed garlic
2 tablespoons Olive oil
2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
3 ounces Goat chees, crumbled
¾ cup Chopped fresh basil
⅓ cup Sliced black olives

Directions

1. Cook pasta in boiling water according to package instructions or untill firm to the bite. Rinse with cold water. Drain and place in serving bowl.

2. Add tomatoes, garlic, oil, vingegar, cheese, basil, olives and pepper to taste. Toss untill chees begins to melt.

TIPS: Apple sider vinegar can replace balsamic vinegar. Try feta chees instead of goat cheese. Use juicy ripe tomatoes to give the dalad enough liquid.

Make ahead>>> Prepare tomatoe dressing early in day to marinate. Do not toss until ready to serve.

From Rose Reisman Brings Home Light Pasta, typed in by Iris.

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