Enjoying a pasta meal is the perfect way to celebrate Italian Heritage Month in June in Ontario and British Columbia. This fun recipe is sure to be a hit with the kids!
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Sharing a delicious meal is an integral part of Italian culture, and as Italy’s #1 pasta brand, Barilla stands by the Italian values of preparing great meals in great company. Owned and operated by an Italian family for over 135 years, Barilla is recognized as a symbol of Italian tradition, and looks forward to celebrating Italian Heritage Month every year.
If you’re looking to create a quick and delicious pasta dish to celebrate Italian Heritage Month with your family, try Barilla Macaroni Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil!
Ingredients:
Cut Macaroni 1 box
Extra virgin olive oil 6 tablespoons
Lemon juice 2 tablespoons
Cherry tomatoes halved 2 pints
Fresh mozarella diced 2 balls
Basil chiffonade 6 leaves
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, season with salt and cook pasta 1 minute under required cooking time.
2. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and place on a sheet tray to cool down.
3. Combine all the ingredients together and gently toss them.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
For more recipes, visit barilla.ca or check out the Barilla Canada Facebook page.
How would you like to enjoy Barilla pasta for an entire year for free? A friendly reminder that Barilla Canada is giving away “Barilla for a Year” as part of its #MyBarillaRecipe promotion, and you could win! Promotion ends June 19th: http://on.fb.me/10475Mj
