Two bowls filled with curly pasta, roast tomatoes, basil and white cheese balls

Pasta salad with bocconcini, capers and tomatoes

Name: Pasta salad with bocconcini, capers and tomatoes
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 150g short pasta (such as radiatori); 3 vine tomatoes, diced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp baby capers; 150g pack bocconcini, drained and balls torn in half if large (see notes below); a handful basil, chopped; chopped to make 2 tbsp chives

Preparation and cooking time
- Total time20 mins
Easy
Serves 2

Ingredients

150g short pasta (such as radiatori)
3 vine tomatoes, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp baby capers
150g pack bocconcini, drained and balls torn in half if large (see notes below)
a handful basil, chopped
chopped to make 2 tbsp chives

Method

STEP 1
Cook the pasta following pack instructions. While the pasta is cooking, toss together the tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar, capers and lots of seasoning in a bowl.
STEP 2
Drain the pasta then rinse under cold water and drain again. Add to the tomato mixture and toss really well. Leave for 5 minutes, tossing a few times throughout.
STEP 3
Add the bocconcini and herbs, and toss again before serving.