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Cellentani Caprese Pasta Salad

Servings 7
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 box Barilla Protein+ Cellentani pasta
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 2 pints grape tomatoes mixed color, halved
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 8 basil leaves julienned
  • 2 cups small mozzarella cheese balls halved
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bring large pot of water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions and drain. Drizzle pasta with 1 tablespoon olive oil and place on sheet tray to cool. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, combine tomatoes, lemon juice, basil, remaining olive oil and cheese. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add pasta and stir.
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian