Dinner for 4

Bruschetta Pasta Salad

Name: Bruschetta Pasta Salad
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup shallots; 2 cloves garlic; 2 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; kosher salt (optional); 2 cups plum tomatoes; 4 oz mozzarella; 2 cups delallo mezzi rigatoni pasta; 1/4 cup fresh basil; 1 tbsp balsamic glaze

Cooked pasta joins grilled tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and a sharp shallot dressing for a cool, colorful salad.

Typical price

$4.25for 4 servings

$1.06 per serving$4.25 for 4

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This is usually served as a side or part of a meal, so the price per serving is low for a full dinner.

Photo: skinnytaste.com

25 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical	a little	$0.16Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical	16 oz	$1.28Typical price
Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical	4 oz	$1.20Typical price
Pasta$0.10/oz typical	7 oz	$0.70Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.25

Pantry staples you likely have

Wine, beer and spiritsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperVinegar

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1/4 cup shallots
2 cloves garlic
2 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt (optional)
2 cups plum tomatoes
4 oz mozzarella
2 cups delallo mezzi rigatoni pasta
1/4 cup fresh basil
1 tbsp balsamic glaze

Steps

Boil salted water in a large pot, then cook the pasta until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Grill the tomatoes over medium-high heat until lightly charred and softened, about 4 to 6 minutes.
Whisk the vinegar, olive oil, shallots, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water until cool.
Toss the pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil with the dressing, then drizzle with balsamic glaze.