Pasta with Tomatoes and Mozzarella
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: Bon Appetit | July 2013
This dish is equally good at room temperature.
DO AHEAD: Tomato mixture can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Bring mixture to room temperature before tossing with hot pasta.
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Ingredients
- 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 extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound medium shell-shaped or other short pasta
Details
Servings 6
Adapted from epicurious.com
Preparation
Step 1
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.
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.
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