Pasta Salad

Name: Pasta Salad
Ingredients: 1 lb. bow tie pasta (farfalle); 5/8 c. extra virgin olive oil (Alissio); 2 bunches fresh basil, chopped; 1/2 tsp. dry oregano; 2/3 lb. Mozzarella cheese, diced in 1/4-inch cubes; 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped; 3/4 c. olives, chopped (black or green); 1 or 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped (to taste); salt and pepper

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. bow tie pasta (farfalle)
5/8 c. extra virgin olive oil (Alissio)
2 bunches fresh basil, chopped
1/2 tsp. dry oregano
2/3 lb. Mozzarella cheese, diced in 1/4-inch cubes
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
3/4 c. olives, chopped (black or green)
1 or 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped (to taste)
salt and pepper

Directions

1

Cook pasta until al dente.
2

Drain and spread out in large bowl. Coat with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
3

When cool, sprinkle with basil, oregano, Mozzarella, tomato and olives.
4

Mix garlic with remaining olive oil and add to salad.
5

Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and Asagio or other good, freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese. Serves 6.