Tomato Pasta Salad

By know1der

Ingredients

• 1 pound ripe tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic cloves
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (I add this first so the noodles won’t stick)
• 1 cup shredded basil leaves
• 1 pound bowtie pasta
• 1/3 cup freshly grated mozzarella or Pamigiano-Reggiano

Preparation

Step 1

Cut the tomatoes in half crosswise, parallel to the stems and gently press the seeds out. Cut the flesh into ½ inch pieces and put them in a large bowl. Add pasta and remaining salad ingredients and toss well. Sprinkle with cheese.