Sun-dried Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella Pasta Salad

Total Time: 21 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 11 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon capers, drained
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 lb medium pasta shell
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 8 ounces water-packed fresh mozzarella cheese, drained and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 cup fresh basil leaf, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped kalamata olive

Recipe

• 1 bring large pot of water to a boil.
• 2 meanwhile, in a food processor, make dressing: combine all dressing ingredients.
• 3 process until sun dried tomatoes are coarsely chopped.
• 4 transfer to small bowl and set aside.
• 5 add one teaspoon of salt and pasta to boiling water, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
• 6 cook until pasta is tender (about 11 min.) and drain well.
• 7 transfer to a large serving bowl.
• 8 add dressing to hot pasta and toss to coat.
• 9 let cool, stirring occasionally.
• 10 add tomatoes, mozzarella,basil, parmesan, and olives.
• 11 season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 12 toss to mix and serve at room temperature.