My Favourite Salads
I made this simple salad for lunch the other day and I really enjoyed eating it so I decided to take some photos and post the recipe. I used fresh mozzarella cheese. Fresh mozzarella is a semi-soft cheese, with high moisture content, usually stored in brine but can also be sold in vacuum-sealed packages. You can also use Bocconcini (fresh mozzarella cheeses, about the size of an egg.) They are packaged in whey or water, have a spongy texture which is great for absorbing flavours. The name of the cheese, actually means “small mouthfuls” in Italian. I hope you love simple salads with fresh cheese and tomato, and enhanced with basil.
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- Ingredients
- 500g penne
- 20 cherry tomatoes, sliced once lengthwise
- 250g fresh mozzarella cheese drained and diced
- 10 fresh basil leaves, finely shredded basil
- 2-3 clove garlic, chopped
- 3-4 tablespoons, olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dry white wine
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
Please always remember to assemble ingredients before you start. Oops I forgot the olive oil…
Combine cherry tomatoes mozzarella, basil, garlic, olive oil and white wine and set aside for flavours to meld.
Add mixture to pasta toss to mix. Serve
Serve. I ate mine of lunch.
Penne with Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Preparation: 30 minutes; Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 500g penne
- 20 cherry tomatoes, sliced once lengthwise
- 250g fresh mozzarella cheese drained and diced
- 10 fresh basil leaves, finely shredded basil
- 2-3 clove garlic, chopped
- 3-4 tablespoons, olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dry white wine
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Boil pasta as per packet instructions until al dente and drain thoroughly.
- Combine cherry tomatoes mozzarella, basil, garlic, olive oil and white wine and set aside for flavours to meld.
- Add mixture above to pasta toss to mix. Serve
- Note: i reduced ingredients quantities
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Hey Liz, I also love this classical combo of fine ingredients but prefer the more softer taster Buffalo mozzarella,….Yum Yummm. 😉
Hi Sophie,
You can suit your palate with buffalo mozzarella, too. No harm done and I bet it will be even tastier. Have a great weekend!!
Liz
I am looking forward to having ripe cherry tomatoes! Your recipe sounds yummy!
Thank you and wish you a pleasant weekend!
Liz
Nice lunch! It looks simple enough for us to do. Hehehe. The cherry tomatoes look lovely! 🙂
Thank you. It was simple but delicious. Enjoy your weekend!
Liz
You are very organised to post automatically! Hope your pressing issues are things you can enjoy
Ha ha they were just things that had to be done and I finally got them done. Phew! Now I’m getting back to blogging again. Thanks for popping by and have a pleasant weekend!
Liz
A summer favorite. I saw my first blossoms on some of the tomato plants, can’t wait!
Oh boy that’s gonna be a tomato eating spree for you! Have a lovely weekend!
lIz
Just got them all staked up this morning! They took a beating from a heavy rain this week. Can’t wait for all the tomatoes to eat, not the work it will take to pick them and preserve them though.
Mm wish you all the best in eating, working to pick them and the preservation process. I saw you with a new book so I’m sure you’ll have great ways to preserve the tomatoes. Enjoy the weekend!
Liz
I make this at home. SO DELICIOUS!
I make it too! thanks for popping by!
Liz
Your welcome! Thank you for posting Great food.
Oh thank you for the kind words and enjoy the week!
Liz
Mmmm, can’t go wrong with that fresh basil…Nice!
Thank you, Dave!
Liz
Simple and rustic! Summer knocking!
Thank you, Sonal! Have a great weekend!
Liz
Simple yet beautiful and delicious! Love dishes like this! 🙂
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thank you, Sarah! Have a great weekend!
Liz
Mmm this is one of my favourite simple dishes as well – I always throw in a hand of rocket as well.
Hi Afra,
I love throwing in rockets too. Gives them a peppery taste. Have a lovely weekend!
Liz