The time has finally come, friends. The return of the backyard BBQ season is easily one of my favorite times of the year. Yesterday, with 83 degrees!, was the perfect opportunity to partake. A long stroll on the National Mall followed by some Eastern Market grocery shopping is just what the doctor ordered. This easy, wonderful pasta salad will be a welcome addition to any BBQ you may attend:
Caprese Pasta Salad
Serves: 6
Prep time: As long as it takes for water to boil.
Cook time: 5-10 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, rinsed, halved
- 1 container ciliegine mozzarella, chopped
- 6 oz. pesto
- 1 lb. fusili pasta
Because this recipe has only four ingredients, it is important that you buy very good quality of each ingredient (and thanks to JCO for procuring these ingredients!). Moving on:
Put a pot of water on the stove to boil. Halve the tomatoes, and chop the mozzarella. Season with salt to taste. Cook your pasta in boiling, salted water, according to package directions, drain, and rinse with cool water until pasta is no longer hot. Drain again well. Add to bowl with mozzarella, tomatoes. Add pesto, and toss to combine. Check the seasonings, then salt to taste. Enjoy!
Eastern Market
306 7th Street, SE (Between Pennsylvania and Independence, on 7th Street, SE)
Washington, D.C. 20003
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