Caprese Pasta Salad with Basil Sauce ___

Caprese Pasta Salad with Basil Sauce

Ingredients

For the Pasta:

  • 1 pound Cavatappi pasta
  • 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1 pound Ciliegine mozzarella
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • fresh basil leaves for garnishing

For the Basil Sauce:

  • 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Pasta preparation:

  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of generously salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and run under cold running water.
  2. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and toss with the the tomatoes, mozzarella, oil and salt.

To make the basil sauce:

  1. In the bowl of a food processor combine the basil and extra virgin olive oil. Purée until smooth.
  2. Toss with the pasta salad and chill before serving.