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President Bidens Pasta Caprese Salad

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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 2h
  • Cook: 15m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar ,(optional)
  • 2 pounds mixed heirloom tomatoes, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 pound dry penne pasta
  • 6 cup water,boiling
  • 12 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, shallot and garlic in a large bowl.

  • Step 2: Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  • Step 3: Add sugar, if desired (depending on the sweetness of your tomatoes).

  • Step 4: Add the tomatoes and gently toss. Marinate at room temperature, about 15 minutes.

  • Step 5: Meanwhile

  • Step 6: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

  • Step 7: Add the pasta and cook as the label directs.

  • Step 8: Drain in a colander and run under cold water to stop the cooking.

  • Step 9: Add the pasta and mozzarella to the tomato mixture and toss.

  • Step 10: Stir in the basil and lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

  • Step 11: Refrigerate

  • Step 12: Tossing occasionally, until serving.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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