Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Pasta

Ingredients

	1/2 cup(s) part-skim mozzarella cheese, smoked, diced
	1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
	1/2 cup(s) basil, fresh, chopped
	1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
	2 tsp olive oil
	1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, or more to taste
	1/2 tsp dried oregano
	1 cup(s) cherry tomato(es), or grape tomatoes, halved
	16 oz uncooked fusilli, or other spiral pasta

Instructions

6 pts/makes 6 servings
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add vinegar, oil and oregano; toss to coat.
Fold in tomatoes, basil and mozzarella; season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled. Yields about 1 cup per serving.

I never have smoked mozzarella so we just use the bagged shredded kind and basil....dried works just fine too! This is a great quick and easy meal and leftovers are tasty too!