Penne Salad with tomatoes and mozzarella recipe

Penne Salad with tomatoes and mozzarella recipe
Serves 4
Preparation 10 min + 30 min to rest
Cooking 15 min

Place the tomatoes, mozzarella, garlic, oil, and basil in a large salad bowl. Mix well and let rest for 30 minutes. • Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. • Drain well and cool under cold running water. Drain again and dry on a clean kitchen cloth. • Add the pasta to the bowl with the dressing. Remove and discard the garlic.Toss well. • Garnish with basil and serve.

Ingredient :
1 /2 lb (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
14 oz (400 g) fresh mozzarella balls, drained
1 clove garlic, lightly crushed but whole
1/3 cup (90 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
Leaves from 4 sprigs of basil, torn, + extra, to garnish
1 lb (500 g) penne (or other short pasta shape)