Penne, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad
Penne, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad pairs warm, al dente pasta with juicy cherry tomatoes, tender scallions, and briny black olives, all glossed in olive oil. As the heat kisses the diced mozzarella, it softens into the noodles while Parmesan and torn basil add savory depth and herbal fragrance. Serve warm or just off the stove for a vibrant lunch or light supper.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet still slightly firm, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a small saucepan. Add green onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 or 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add pasta, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat until warmed through.
- 3
Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Tear basil leaves coarsely into halves or thirds; add to the pasta with olives and serve right away.
- Calories 295.39 kcal Moderate
- Protein 14.08 g Good Source
- Carbs 24.37 g Moderate
- Total Fat 17.42 g High
- Saturated Fat 5.65 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 24.07 mg Moderate
- Sodium 314.74 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.98 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.18 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.04 g Low Source
- Calcium 300.06 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.39 mg Low Source
- Potassium 80.21 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 148.38 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 5.33 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Penne, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad is an Italian side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Olives, Cherry Tomato, Fresh Basil, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 295.39 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Penne, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Penne, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Olives, Cherry Tomato, Fresh Basil, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Green Onion. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Penne, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 295.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Penne, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
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