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Appetizer Savory Side Dish  •  August 8, 2022

Warm Tomato Basil Pasta Salad with Mozzarella and Arugula

Warm Tomato Basil Pasta Salad with Mozzarella and Arugula
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Warm Tomato Basil Pasta Salad with Mozzarella and Arugula

Serves 4 as a side
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Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • ½ lb. gemelli pasta
  • 1 large heirloom tomato roughly chopped
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 1 clove of garlic finely grated
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • ⅓ cup finely grated pecorino romano
  • 2 large handfuls fresh torn basil leaves plus more for serving
  • 2 large handfuls fresh baby arugula
  • 4 oz fresh mini mozzarella halved

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl add tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir and set aside to marinate while you cook the pasta.
  • Once water is boiling, heavily season with salt. Drop in pasta and cook until al dente. Drain well.
  • Add pasta to the bowl with the tomatoes and stir. Mix in pecorino cheese. Add a drizzle more olive oil, salt and pepper if needed.
  • Fold in basil and arugula.
  • Serve topped with mozzarella and a drizzle more olive oil, more torn basil, and fresh black pepper if desired. Best served warm or room temperature 🙂
Keyword Pasta, Salad
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