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My husband said this is a DEFINITE winner! It is so easy to make and so good. No cooking with this recipe (except for the pasta).
It is a must to use fresh vine-ripened tomatoes in this dish. Sometimes I add
avocados, and sometimes I don't.
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Pasta Hints and Tips
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Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Penna Pasta Recipe
Recipe Type:
Pasta,
Tomatoes ,
Mozzarella Cheese,
Avocado
Yields: 4 servings
Prep time: 40 min
Ingredients:
8 ounces
fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
3 medium
tomatoes or 5 to 6
Roma tomatoes, peeled and diced*
2
avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced (optional)
3 to 4 cloves
garlic, minced
1/2 cup
extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup coarsely-chopped fresh
basil leaves
1 tablespoon
fresh-squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon coarse
salt
Freshly ground
black pepper to taste
1 teaspoons crushed red pepper or to taste
1 (16-ounce) package uncooked
penna pasta
Freshly-grated parmesan cheese
* Learn
How To Peel Fresh Tomatoes.
Preparation:
In a large bowl, toss mozzarella cheese with tomatoes, avocados, garlic, olive oil, basil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and red pepper. Let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pan to keep warm.
Learn How To Cook Pasta Properly.
Add tomato mixture to prepared pasta and toss to coat thoroughly. Transfer onto individual serving plates and garnish with parmesan cheese.
Makes 4 servings.
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