- 1 box Barilla PLUS Elbows
- 2 cups plum tomatoes, diced
- 3 cups avocado, diced
- 2 1/2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- salt and black pepper to taste
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Combine tomatoes, avocados, mozzarella, basil, olive oil and lemon juice in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let mixture marinate for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Cook PLUS(R) Elbows 1 minute less than recommended package cooking time. Drain and pour onto a flat surface. Drizzle with a small amount of oil and let cool.
- Add cooled pasta to ingredients in bowl; toss and serve.