Mediterranean Pasta Salad

• 12 ounces dry penne pasta
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 clove fresh minced garlic
• 2 diced fresh tomatoes
• 6 sundried tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced kalamata olives
• 1 tbsp fresh basil
• 3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• For dressing; whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper and garlic.
• Toss hot pasta with dressing until well coated. Mix in fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, and olives.
• Toss evenly. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.