Best Pasta Salad Ever

This Fresh Tomato-Basil Pasta Salad is a family favorite because it tastes great, is an easy way to use ripe tomatoes, and makes enough to feed a crowd.

Course Lunch

Cuisine Italian

Keyword pasta, pasta salad, vegetarian

Prep Time 45

Cook Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 287kcal

Ingredients

2 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup basil, fresh
2 clove garlic
3 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
16 ounce pasta, shapes
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

In a large bowl, stir together the tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, and salt. Set aside for 20-30 minutes at room temperature. Cook the pasta according to manufacturer's directions and drain.
Stir into the tomato mixture, adding an additional drizzle of olive oil if needed to coat the pasta. (The juicier the tomatoes, the better—if they aren't so juicy, you may need to add a little more oil.)
Stir in the cheese just before serving. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled topped with Parmesan cheese if using.

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