Caprese Mac & Cheese

9 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 lb ripe plum tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into 1/2 inch chunks
  • 2 (7 1/4 ounce) boxes of your favorite mac and cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, salt, red pepper and black pepper; add tomatoes and mozzarella and toss until well coated; let mixture marinate at room temperature at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2
    Cook pasta per package directions; drain; place in a large bowl and add the tomato mixture; toss until well combined, allowing the cheese to melt slightly.
  3. 3
    Serve warm.

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