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Warm Tomato Pasta Salad

Contributed By: jessicaking
Everyday Food

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Ingredients

1 pound Pasta shells

2 pounds Beefsteak tomatoes, diced

3/4 pound Fresh mozzarella, diced

1 Small red onion, thinly sliced

1/4 cup Extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup Fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

1 Garlic clove, minced

Salt

Pepper

Preparation

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook 1 pound pasta shells until al dente, according to package instructions; drain.


In a large bowl, toss warm pasta with 5 cups diced beefsteak tomatoes (2 pounds), 2 cups diced fresh mozzarella (3/4 pound), 1 halved and thinly sliced small red onion, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, and 1 minced garlic clove. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Salads & Dressings
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Appetizers

Nutrient Information

Calories: 817
Total Fat: 30 g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 101 g
Protein: 37 g
Vitamin A: 309 RE
Vitamin C: 50 mg
Calcium: 588 mg
Sodium: 564 mg
Iron: 5 mg
Fiber: 6 g