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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Penne, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 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 15%
- Protein 14.08 g Good Source 28%
- Carbohydrate 24.37 g 9%
- Total Fat 17.42 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 5.65 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 24.07 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 314.74 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 1.98 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 2.18 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 271.66 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 1.39 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 80.21 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 140.06 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 5.33 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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.
- Is Penne, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad healthy?
- Penne, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 295.39 calories and 14.08 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 314.74 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.65 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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