Penne, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad

Ingredients

• 1 package penne pasta , 12 ounce
• 0.25 cups olive oil
• 1 bunch green onions , chopped
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
• salt and pepper to taste
• 5 ounces mozzarella cheese , diced
• 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 ounces fresh basil
• 12 large black olives , halved

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a small saucepan. Add green onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 or 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add pasta, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat to warm through.

3. 3

   Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Coarsely tear basil leaves in halves or thirds; add to pasta with olives and serve immediately.