ITALIAN PENNE PASTA SALAD (PENNE ALLA CRUDAIOLA)

Italian dressing and mozzarella cheese are combined with pasta in this simple to make pasta salad.

SERVINGS 8

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 ounces (1 ¹/₂ cups) uncooked dried penne pasta
• 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed 1/2-inch
• ¹/₂ cup vinaigrette Italian dressing
• 4 Roma tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• basil leaves to garnish

METHOD

1. STEP 1

   Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water. Drain.

2. STEP 2

   Combine cooked pasta and all remaining ingredients in large bowl and  garnish with basil leaves. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour.