Reviewed: Feb. 28, 2012

This was very good, but it needs less tomatoes! Not much of a cherry/grape tomato fan.

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Ashlyn

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Dahlonega, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2011

I cook this at least once a week in the summer and never tire of it. Try adding some fresh green beans to the pasta water just a few minutes before pasta is done.

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RuRu

Reviewed: Jun. 28, 2011

This was a great little pasta salad! I loved the black olives! Super easy and taste good...thanks!

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mommyluvs2cook

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Houston, Texas, USA

Living In: Santa Fe, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 27, 2011

Just served this for company and everyone loved it. Thank you!!

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Melanie

Reviewed: Jun. 3, 2011

I added white balsamic vinegar marinated pan fried chicken tenders. put only half the box of small penne pasta. used a medium red onion (instead of green). used 4 cloves of garlic (instead of 1). did not use any pepper. served hot with pear gorganzola salad kit from "frexh express" (I know... I was lazy) and hot dinner rolls. I was a hit!

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Ana

Reviewed: May 23, 2011

This was delicious. But, like many others, I sort of made the recipe my own! I used a different pasta (trottole- 16oz). I didn't use fresh basil because it was too expensive. I just added dried basil to the sauce I made for it (about 1/4 cup olive oil with about a 1/3 of red wine vinegar, dash of salt and pepper (or to taste)). I mixed the sauce in with the chopped veggies And then added it to the fresh cooked pasta. I stirred that around to make sure it was dressed nicely, and then added about 3/4 cup of parmesan and a bit more mozzarella than it called for. Added a bit more salt and pepper and it was perfect! Very delicious!

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crazy4krum

Reviewed: Apr. 6, 2011

Great standard penne, tomato, and mozzerella recipe. I doubled the garlic and added oregano and that may have helped avoid the bland warning.;) I also added chicken breast chunks.

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misslb

Reviewed: Mar. 12, 2011

Great recipe! Used it for an office party and was perfect served cold. Added peppercinis and lemon far a little kick.

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flo

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Folsom, California, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2011

After cooking the pasta I mixed everything together and served it cold. I left out the garlic. It was a hit a my last party. Next time I will follow the directions. I am sure it will be great both ways.

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