Ingredients
12 oz penne
3 cup chopped tomatoes
2 tsp crushed garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 oz goat chees, crumbled
3/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/3 cup sliced black olives
Directions
1. Cook pasta in boiling water according to package instructions or
untill firm to the bite. Rinse with cold water. Drain and place in
serving bowl. 2. Add tomatoes, garlic, oil, vingegar, cheese, basil,
olives and pepper to taste. Toss untill chees begins to melt. TIPS:
Apple sider vinegar can replace balsamic vinegar. Try feta chees
instead of goat cheese. Use juicy ripe tomatoes to give the dalad
enough liquid. Make ahead>>> Prepare tomatoe dressing early in day to
marinate.
Do not toss until ready to serve. From Rose Reisman Brings Home Light
Pasta, typed in by Iris. Submitted By IRIS BELL
Servings: 6 servings
Penne Salad With Tomatoes Goat Cheese & Basil Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Cheese; Meat; Salad; Tomato; Vegetable
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We hope you enjoy this Penne Salad With Tomatoes Goat Cheese & Basil recipe.
