Penne salad with tomatoes, goat cheese and basil

Main Ingredient: Noodles and Pastas Cheese Cheese and eggs Tomatoes
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Penne salad with tomatoes, goat cheese and basil ingredients

12 oz penne
3 c Chopped tomatoes
2 t Crushed garlic
2 T olive oil
2 T Balsamic vinegar
3 oz Goat chees, crumbled
3⁄4 c Chopped fresh basil
1⁄3 c Sliced black olives

Cooking Penne salad with tomatoes, goat cheese and basil

1. Cook pasta in boiling water according to package instructions or untill firm to the bite.
2. Rinse with cold water.
3. Drain and place in serving bowl.
4. Add tomatoes, garlic, oil, vingegar, cheese, basil, olives and pepper to taste.
5. Tossi untill chees begins to melt.
6. Tips: apple sider vinegar can replace balsamic vinegar.
7. Try feta chees instead of goat cheese.
8. Use juicy ripe tomatoes to give the dalad enough liquid.
9. Make ahead>>> prepare tomatoe dressing early in day to marinate.
10. Do not toss until ready to serve.