Caprese Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb short pasta (penne or rotini)
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella, cubed
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1Cook pasta in heavily salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse cold.
2. 2Toss pasta with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. 3Fold in cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
4. 4Drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve cold or at room temperature.

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