Orecchiette with Fresh Mozzarella, Grape Tomatoes, and Garlic Chives

Orecchiette with Fresh Mozzarella, Grape Tomatoes, and Garlic Chives
Orecchiette with Fresh Mozzarella, Grape Tomatoes, and Garlic Chives
Garlic chives add a mildly garlicky flavor to this simple pasta, which is loaded with little tomatoes and tiny pearls of fresh mozzarella cheese. The pea-size mozzarella can be found at Trader Joe's and well-stocked supermarkets.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 to 6 servings
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  • 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Carbohydrate 43 g(14%)
  • Cholesterol 60 mg(20%)
  • Fat 31 g(48%)
  • Fiber 3 g(13%)
  • Protein 24 g(48%)
  • Saturated Fat 12 g(60%)
  • Sodium 483 mg(20%)
  • Calories 548

Preparation Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain; return pasta to pot. Add mozzarella; stir until cheese begins to melt, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and all remaining ingredients; toss to blend evenly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Preparation Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain; return pasta to pot. Add mozzarella; stir until cheese begins to melt, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and all remaining ingredients; toss to blend evenly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.