PASTA WITH TOMATOES, MOZZARELLA AND BASIL

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Categories     Cheese     Herb     Pasta     Tomato     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Spring     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1x1/2-inch strips
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
12 ounces penne pasta

Steps:

  • Mix tomatoes, mozzarella, oil and vinegar in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature. Mix in basil.
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Return pasta to pot. Add tomato mixture and toss gently to blend. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

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