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09-16-2006, 10:23 AM
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Tomato, Basil and Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad
Vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh basil and smoky mozzarella have natural affinities — add balsamic-infused pasta and you've got a wonderful meal.
Ingredients 8 oz uncooked fusilli, or other spiral pasta 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, or more to taste 2 tsp olive oil 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1 cup cherry tomato(es), or grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup basil, fresh, chopped 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, smoked, diced 1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste 1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste Instructions Cook pasta according to package directions without added salt or fat; drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add vinegar, oil and oregano; toss to coat. Fold in tomatoes, basil and mozzarella; season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled. Yields about 1 cup per serving. Notes For an interesting flavor boost, add sun-dried tomatoes to this recipe. Place 1/4 cup of dried sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover them with boiling water; set aside for 10 minutes to allow the tomatoes to plump up. Drain well and substitute them for half the cherry tomatoes in the recipe.     
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