Reviewed: Feb. 2, 2012

Simple, delicious - and not just for summer! Although, I'll definitely remember this for summer when garden ripe tomatoes are in season. I subbed penne pasta for the linguini and opted to use fresh mozzarella that I sliced and chopped vs. shredded. I also used regular salt vs. garlic salt. This is a great side dish for any meal or you could make this a meal in and of itself it's so good. Next time I might add a splash of balsamic vinegar or a bit of crushed red pepper flakes for a little pizzaz!

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Jillian

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Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 31, 2011

In LOVE with this pasta salad...the first time i made it I knew I would be making this for the rest of my life...second time i made it was in a rush and put the cheese in before the pasta was cool...hoping the compost pile enjoyed it at least! Only changes are that I dont put in garlic powder...just the garlic in the recipe and I add more salt...I do use half the cheese just because im saving calories but who doesnt love extra cheese! Five starts because hubby loved it and a party of friends gobbled it up!

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MELISAWARREN

Reviewed: Sep. 9, 2010

I used cherry tomatoes and like naples 34102 fresh mozzarella. I love it how the mozzarella softens and melts a bit because of the hot pasta. I don't think there is dish with too much garlic so I loved the amount of garlic in this one. What really gives the dish an extra kick is if you add marinated artichokes. Sooooo good.

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Nirdau

Reviewed: May 20, 2010

I used bocconcini (little fresh mozzarella balls) instead of the shredded mozzarella and red-ripe Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped. I skipped the garlic salt - totally unnecssary. To avoid a strong taste of raw garlic I mixed the minced garlic with a little salt, then used the flat side of my chef's knife to mash it into a paste. I added all ingredients to taste rather than measuring. A plate of this and I'm happy. Very happy.

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naples34102

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Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Mequon, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: May 23, 2003

Too much garlic!!! I only used 1/2 the garlic, and it was still WAY too much.

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Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2002

I cut the recipe in half...and I'm annoyed I wasted 1/2 lb. of mozzerella. This was just OK...very bland, and needed more Italian spices, like oregano, more salt, maybe rosemary. I wouldn't even waste my time spicing this up and trying it again. My husband asked me if this was the first time I made this (He knows I'm a good cook and that I am always making different meals.) He asked where I got the recipe. He then asked me to never make it again.

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TARA1972

Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2000

I made this for a summer dinner party. Even after doubling the recipe there were NO leftovers! This recipe is fantastic!

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SUSIECREAMPUFF

Reviewed: Nov. 17, 2000

I made this the other night for my husband - one of the "pickiest eaters in the world" and he LOVED it. I would highly reccommend this to anyone - easy to prepare and delicious!

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