Name: 20-Minute Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Pasta Salad
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 large bowls
Ingredients: 2 ounces fresh basil (1 really big handful!); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (optional, but it adds a nice sweetness); 3/4 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste); 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes OR freshly ground black pepper (more or less to taste); 1 pound farfalle pasta; 1 pint cherry tomatoes; 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion; (1) 12 ounce container marinated mozzarella balls, removed from oil; 2 ounces fresh basil, thinly sliced (1 really big handful)