Pasta with Tomatoes and Mozzarella
A fresh and simple Italian pasta dish combining sweet tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil with al dente shell pasta, all tossed in extra virgin olive oil.
6 servings
27 min
Ingredients
- •1 clove garlic
- •2 pounds tomatoes
- •8 ounces fresh mozzarella
- •½ cup fresh basil
- •½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- •to taste kosher salt and pepper
- •1 pound shell pasta
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Rub the inside of a medium bowl with garlic; discard garlic. Combine tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and oil in bowl; season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Let tomato mixture sit 15 minutes to let flavors meld.
15 min
- 2.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain. Add pasta to tomato mixture and toss to combine.
12 min
- 3.
DO AHEAD: Tomato mixture can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Bring mixture to room temperature before tossing with hot pasta.
