Pasta From Bari

Ingredients

• Salt to taste
• 1 pound ziti, preferably imported
• 3 sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
• ¼ pound fresh mozzarella, diced
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, chopped
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large clove garlic, crushed, or to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    640 calories; 21 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 11 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 88 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 22 grams protein; 22 milligrams cholesterol; 191 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 to 6 servings

Preparation

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the ziti. Add the ziti and allow it to cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
2. While the ziti is cooking, place the sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl, cover with boiling water, and allow them to soak for 2 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, olive oil and garlic in a large bowl. Drain the softened sun-dried tomatoes, chop them fine and add them to the other ingredients in the bowl.
3. When the ziti is done, drain it well, then add it to the mozzarella mixture in the bowl, toss the ingredients together and season with salt and pepper. Serve while still warm.