Saturday, March 13, 2010

Fresh Mozzarella Penne Pasta

I found this on someone ones blog a week or two ago and it sounded sooo good. Maybe because I learned to love fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomatoes taste together thanks to the Cherry Chubbs. Anyways here is the recipe

8 ounces fresh mozzarella cut into small cubes
3 medium tomatoes or 5-6 roma tomatoes diced
2 avocados peeled and diced
3-4 cloves garlic-minced(or whatever its called when you crush them)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh chopped basil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon coarse salt (used sea salt)
Ground pepper to taste
1 tsp crushed red pepper (can be strong so add more or less depending on your taste buds)

Mix all the above together and let sit for 30 min at room temperature
Cook 16 ounces of penne pasta (I used other and it was fine)

Mix noodles into other mixture, toss and enjoy

Should have taken a picture but I forgot. This would be a great summer salad especially if you grow most in your garden.....yeah summer is coming ahh warm weather oh and I guess a baby! Yikes this summer is going to be different that's for sure

2 comments:

Emily Nice said...

yumm sounds good and makes me hungry for summer goodies from the garden. It'll be a fun summer but definately different with your little guy. Hope you are still feeling good and are able to get your rest while you can :)

Smart Helm said...

Man, that makes me want a garden... well, actually just the fruits of a garden, not the labor :-)