Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2013

This was light and easy. Definitely recommend following others suggestions of extra garlic, balsamic vinegar, and some crushed red pepper.

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lvolk

Reviewed: Jul. 20, 2012

My husband requests this at least once a week. He likes his warm, I think it's better cold. either way it's always good. I use a good olive oil and always use fresh mozzarella when I make this. It makes a pretty side dish.

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SugarPlum♥

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Bangor, Maine, USA

Living In: Acworth, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 24, 2012

I just love pasta salads and this was amazing. Mine was not bland at all like a lot of other reviewers thought. I followed the recipe exactly and used fresh mozzarella cheese, maybe that's what made the difference. Added some salt and pepper and it was delicious! My husband just raved over this. thanks for the recipe! :)

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laurie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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 the non-pro ;)

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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

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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