Tomato And Mozzarella Pasta Salad

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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 large garlic cloves -- minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
15 medium fresh plum tomatoes -- cored
5 cups bow tie pasta
225 gram mozzarella cheese
 

Preparation:

Combine basil, oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic and sugar. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour 1/4 cup of the dressing into a 15 x 10 inch shallow baking pan. Cut each tomato lengthwise into thirds, arrange in a single layer on pan. Turn each piece to coat with dressing. Bake at 425F for 45 minutes or until edges brown; cool. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, drain. Rinse in cold water, drain well. In large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, cheese and remaining dressing; toss well. Serve at room temperature.