Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes

A sun dried tomato dressing is combined with cooked pasta and fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and more sun dried tomatoes in this flavorful Italian dish. The perfect pasta to take to a party or have at home!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 18

Cook Time 12

Total Time 30

Servings or more

Calories 584kcal

Author Meghan

Ingredients

To Make the Pasta:

½ pound pasta of choice
Kosher salt
Olive oil

For the Dressing:

5 sun dried tomatoes in oil drained
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons good olive oil
1 garlic clove diced
1 teaspoon capers drained
2 teaspoons kosher salt
¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

To Finish the Dish:

1 pound ripe tomatoes medium-diced
1 pound fresh mozzarella medium-diced
6 sun dried tomatoes in oil drained and chopped
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 cup packed basil leaves julienned

Instructions

Cook the Pasta:

Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water with a splash of oil to keep it from sticking together. Boil for 12 minutes, or according to the directions on the package.
½ pound pasta of choice
Drain well and allow to cool. While the pasta cooks, prepare the dressing.

Prepare the Dressing:

Combine the sun dried tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, capers, salt and pepper in a food processor until almost smooth.
5 sun dried tomatoes in oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 6 tablespoons good olive oil, 1 garlic clove, 1 teaspoon capers, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Finish the Pasta:

Place the pasta in a bowl and add the tomatoes, mozzarella, and chopped sun dried tomatoes.
1 pound ripe tomatoes, 1 pound fresh mozzarella, 6 sun dried tomatoes in oil
Pour the dressing over the pasta, sprinkle with the Parmesan and basil, and toss well.
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan, 1 cup packed basil leaves

Notes

Source: Ina Garten's Barefoot Contessa Family Style via Foodnetwork.com

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