pasta salad w garlic & olive oil marinated tomato

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beulah, MI
Updated on May 26, 2020

Easy fresh and light pasta dish. Great for warm summer days

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 8 ounces cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh pea shoots
  • 2 tablespoons capers drained
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella torn into pieces
  • freshly cracked black pepper

How To Make pasta salad w garlic & olive oil marinated tomato

  • Step 1
    Place the olive oil in a small saucepan. Add the garlic chips and cook over med high heat until garlic is browned. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Step 2
    Place the tomatoes, basil, capers, pea shoots, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt. Strain the oil over the tomato mixture. Discard the garlic sliced. mix well and let marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile cook the angel hair in boiling salted water. Drain and rinse in cold water. Once cold add the pasta to the tomato mixture. Add the mozzarella pieces and stir all together. Top with cracked pepper.

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Category: Pasta Salads
Ingredient: Pasta
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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