Ingredients:
- 3 cups (450g) Roma tomatoes, diced small
- ½ cup (50g) red onion, finely minced
- 3 cloves (15g) garlic, minced
- ½ cup (20g) fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
- ½ cup (115g) fresh mozzarella pearls
- ¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp (45ml) balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp (5g) dried oregano
- ½ tsp (3g) salt
- ¼ tsp (1g) black pepper
- 2 tbsp (15g) shaved Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb (450g) bowtie pasta
Instructions:
- Combine the diced tomatoes, minced onion, garlic, and sliced basil in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk in the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine and let the mixture sit for 15 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente (usually 1 minute less than the package directions).
- Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse briefly with cool water to stop the cooking process and remove excess starch.
- Add the cooled pasta and mozzarella pearls to the marinated tomato mixture. Toss gently with a large spoon until the balsamic glaze evenly coats every noodle.
- Fold in the shaved Parmesan cheese just before serving.