Pasta with mozzarella and tomatoes

Mumsnet recipes | Find recipes | Add a recipe | My favourites | Conversion chart


Pasta with mozzarella and tomatoes from Anon

kids can help can make in advance vegetarian
Category
Pasta recipes
Lunch box recipes
Vegetarian recipes
Serves4
Prep time 5 mins
Cook time10-12 mins

Mumsnetter ratings

based on (1) review
Ease of finding ingredients n/a
Ease of cookingn/a
Success with kidsn/a
Success with adultsn/a
Overall Mark n/a

Ingredients

400g pasta (penne or twists)
1 ball mozzarella
250g fresh tomatoes
1 tbsp pesto
1 tbsp olive oil
Handful fresh basil chopped (optional)

Handy Hint

Add chopped fried salami/bacon/ham or even chorizo for meat eaters. Great cold too as salad for picnic or BBQ.

Method

1. Cook pasta according to instructions.
2. While it's cooking, chop the tomatoes and mozzarella into small chunks. Put into a large bowl with the basil (if using) oil and pesto and mix.
3. Drain the pasta and mix into the tomato/mozzarella mix. Serve immediately.

Mumsnetter Reviews

From: Anon on Thu 23-Sep-10 19:16:36 Overall rating: 0.0
This is a great recipe at any time of year.



To discuss your culinary highs and lows join in our Recipes forum on Mumsnet Talk, and for packed lunch prowess see our Mumsnet Lunchbox Dos and Don'ts.