Title: Tomato and Mozzarella Pasta Salad
Categories: Pasta, Salads
Yield: 6 Servings

1/2 c Chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 c Olive oil
1/3 c Balsamic vinegar
2 ts Dijon mustard
2 Large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 ts Sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
15 Fresh plum tomatoes,cored
5 c Bow tie pasta
225 Grams mozzarella cheese

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. Makes 6 servings.
Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V3 #255

Date: Tue, 17 Sep 1996 20:57:34 -0400

From: Cindy J Hartlin