Caprese Pasta Salad
Courtesy of Wheat Foods Council
Servings: 10
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: 10 Min.
Chill Time: 1 Hr.
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: 10 Min.
Chill Time: 1 Hr.
What you need:
* 1 (13.25 oz.) box whole wheat
penne (or other shape) pasta
* 4 medium tomatoes, chopped or 1 lb. grape tomatoes, halved
* 1/2 lb. fresh lowfat, mozzarella cheese, in 1/2-in. cubes or fresh mozzarella "pearls"
* 1/3 c. chopped fresh sweet basil
* 1/4 c. olive oil
* 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
* 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
* 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
penne (or other shape) pasta
* 4 medium tomatoes, chopped or 1 lb. grape tomatoes, halved
* 1/2 lb. fresh lowfat, mozzarella cheese, in 1/2-in. cubes or fresh mozzarella "pearls"
* 1/3 c. chopped fresh sweet basil
* 1/4 c. olive oil
* 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
* 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
* 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
What to do:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain. Add tomatoes, cheese and sweet basil.
2. In a separate small bowl, combine oil, seasoning, vinegar and salt (if using). Add to pasta mixture and chill.
2. In a separate small bowl, combine oil, seasoning, vinegar and salt (if using). Add to pasta mixture and chill.
Nutritional information:
Calories: 266; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 18mg; Total Carbs: 31g; Fiber: 4g; Protein: 9g; Sodium: 22mg;