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Cold pasta with tomato and mozzarella

17/11/2023

Here is a simple recipe to prepare cold pasta with tomato and mozzarella.

Ingredients

  • 320 g of short pasta (such as fusilli or farfalle)
  • 300 g of cherry tomatoes
  • 250 g of mozzarella, preferably buffalo mozzarella
  • Fresh basil to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions to obtain an al dente texture.

  2. While the pasta is cooking, wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half or into quarters, depending on your preference. Place them in a large bowl where you will mix all the ingredients.

  3. Drain the mozzarella from its storage liquid and cut it into not too small cubes. Add the mozzarella cubes to the tomatoes in the bowl.

  4. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and quickly rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down.

  5. Pour the pasta into the bowl with the tomatoes and mozzarella.

  6. Add a generous amount of hand-torn fresh basil leaves to preserve their fragrance and season with extra virgin olive oil, salt, and a grind of black pepper.

  7. Gently mix all the ingredients, ensuring the pasta is well dressed and the other ingredients are evenly distributed.

  8. Let the cold pasta rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend well.

If you wish, you can add pitted black olives for an extra touch of flavor or a pinch of chili pepper if you like a bit of spice.

Curiosity

Cold pasta is a very popular dish during the summer season because it can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge, making it an excellent solution for outdoor lunches or picnics.

Cold pasta with tomato and mozzarella