Particularly, opt for a briny, durable Halloumi cheese instead of your traditional mozzarella. The salty bite of Halloumi will contribute nicely to your pasta salad ... add cool mint to some ...

Season with salt as needed. Add 1½ cups water and pasta to the same pot. Bring to a simmer while stirring. Cook at a simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in half the mozzarella. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch ...

If you want to add basil to your dish, it's best paired with Italian-inspired pasta salads, such as a Caprese-style pasta salad with basil, tomatoes, mozzarella ... already love mint in your ...

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios According to recipe developer Sarah Brekke, “this minestrone casserole, with fresh vegetables, canned beans, and pasta in a tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella and ...