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Pasta With Tomatoes & Mozzarella

Here's how you make Pasta With Tomatoes & Mozzarella
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 25m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 garlic clove, halved
  • 2 pounds tomatoes, chopped
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella (cut or torn into 1/2" pieces)
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup olive oil (extra-virgin)
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 1 pound dry shell pasta (medium shell-shaped or other short pasta)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 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.

  • Step 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.

  • Step 3: DO AHEAD: Tomato mixture can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Bring mixture to room temperature before tossing with hot pasta.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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