Caprese Pasta Salad
This refreshing pasta salad recipe incorporates expired but safe angel hair pasta with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. It is important to ensure the ingredients are fresh and safe to consume.
Ingredients
- 8 oz expired dry angel hair pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the expired angel hair pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse with cold water to cool it down.
In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and torn basil leaves.
Add the cooked and cooled pasta to the bowl.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled.