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Bruschetta Pasta Salad With Mini Mozzarella Balls

A large bowl of Bruschetta Pasta Salad with tomatoes and mozzarella.
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A fresh and flavorful bruschetta-inspired pasta salad made with cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, and mini mozzarella balls, topped with crunchy homemade sourdough breadcrumbs.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups small pasta shape, dry
  • 24 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 small shallot, chopped
  • 6 ounces mini bocconcini (mini mozzarella balls), halved
  • 1 ounce fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp vinegar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 large slices sourdough bread
  • 1.5 tsp olive oil (for breadcrumbs)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain once cooked.

2. While the pasta cooks, add cherry tomatoes, garlic, shallot, bocconcini, olive oil, vinegar, basil, and salt and pepper to a large salad bowl. Toss and allow the ingredients to sit.

3. Toast the bread slices in a toaster. Tear the bread into pieces and pulse in a food processor until crumbs form.

4. Heat 1.5 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add breadcrumbs and garlic powder and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until toasted and crunchy.

5. Add the drained pasta and toasted breadcrumbs to the salad bowl and toss everything together until well combined.

6. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

This pasta salad can be made ahead of time. If you prefer crunchy breadcrumbs, store them separately and add just before serving.

Leftovers will keep for about 2 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Use any small pasta shape such as bowties, cavatappi, penne, or rigatoni. Gluten-free pasta works as well.

Choose ripe cherry or grape tomatoes for the best flavor.

Bocconcini can be swapped with freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano if preferred.

Any bread can be used for the breadcrumbs, including frozen or leftover bread.

If you don’t have a food processor, simply chop the toasted bread into small pieces with a knife.

Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/bruschetta-pasta-salad/