Name: Orecchiette with Fresh Mozzarella, Grape Tomatoes, and Garlic Chives
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta; about 3 cups uncooked); 1 pound pea-size mozzarella or fresh mozzarella, diced; 1 pound grape tomatoes or pear tomatoes in assorted colors, halved; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar; 3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic chives or regular chives; 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano

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Orecchiette with Fresh Mozzarella, Grape Tomatoes, and Garlic ChivesAndrea Chu

Garlic chives add a mildly garlicky flavor to this simple pasta, which is loaded with little tomatoes and tiny pearls of fresh mozzarella cheese. The pea-size mozzarella can be found at Trader Joe's and well-stocked supermarkets.

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