Summer Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. penne (about 2 c.)
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 lb. Mozzarella, diced (preferably fresh)
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/4 c. grated cheese (Parmesan or Romano)
4 fresh plum tomatoes, cored, seeded and diced (about 1 c.)
1/4 c. packed, finely shredded, fresh basil
salt and pepper

Preparation

Cook penne until just al dente.
Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water.
Drain again until very dry.
Place in a bowl and toss with olive oil.
Mix in Mozzarella, vinegar, Parmesan, tomatoes and basil.
Add salt and pepper.
Makes 8 side-dish servings.