A CLASSIC SUMMER SALAD WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA ENJOY DAN

PASTA WITH TOMATO AND FRESH MOZZARELLA by CHEF DAN:


Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1/2- (16 oz) box (Ronzoni) small shells pasta

2 tablespoons grapeseed oil

3 shallots, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 cup rice vinegar

1 teaspoon red pepper flacks

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

2 cups mozzarella balls, halved

1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped

S&P to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. In stock pot put salted water on to boil.

2. Add pasta and cook according to package directions.

3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

4. Add garlic cook for 1 minute.

5. Remove from heat and place in a serving bowl.

6. Add vinegar, sugar, and S&P. whisk well.

7. Drain pasta.

8. Add pasta to vinegar mixture, and toss to combine,

9. Add tomatoes, pepper flacks, mozzarella, shallots, and basil.

ENJOY DAN: hallelujah