Caprese Pasta Salad

This is a recipe I found on WonkyWonderful (here).

8 ounces pasta (any shape you like just have fun), cooked according to package instructions

12 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved

8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls (like ciliegine), drained

fresh basil leaves, cut into ribbons

salt and pepper to taste

dressing (recipe below)

balsamic glaze (recipe here, also found on WonkyWonderful)

Dressing:

combine the following:

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

1 garlic clove (I put it through the garlic press, but you can grate it)

salt and pepper, just a pinch

white sugar, just a pinch

Cook your pasta according to the instructions on the package. Drain and let cool completely (I ran mine under cold water to help speed up the process)

While your pasta is cooling prepare the dressing and let rest.

While you are cooling your pasta and resting your dressing cut your tomatoes in half and drain your mozzarella. Put in a large bowl and add your cooled pasta. Toss with the dressing until evenly coated. Salt and pepper to taste. Add sliced basil just before serving to prevent it from darkening. Serve with a drizzle of the balsamic glaze.