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12 Steps To The Perfect Italian-Style Pasta Salad

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Gourmandize
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Ingredients

Serves 4

  • 6 vine-ripened tomatoes 
  • Salt
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 large handfuls of green olives
  • 4 teaspoons pesto sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella (cow or buffalo depending on your preference)
  • 1 pound pasta (spirals, twists or rigatoni)
  • For garnish: 2 large handfuls of rocket lettuce

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INGREDIENTS

  • 5 Potatoes
  • 1.5 Cup shredded zucchini
  • 3/4 Cup shredded cheese
  • 3/ Cup milk
  • 1/3 Cup coriander, chopped
  • 1/3 Cup basil, chopped
  • Parmesan, to sprinkle
  • Salt and pepper, to season

METHOD

  1. Chop the potatoes in half, boil until very tender and drain.
  2. In a bowl, combine the potatoes and zucchini. Add the grated cheese, milk, coriander, basil, salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly. 
  3. On a baking tray, spoon out the zucchini-potato mixture and form into balls. 
  4. Sprinkle with Parmesan and grated cheese, and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
  5. When golden, remove from oven... and enjoy!