Tomato and Basil Pasta

By CruelK8E

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves (1 1/2 teaspoon minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more for sprinkling
• 1 pound cooked and drained short pasta (such as campanelle)
• 4 medium tomatoes (1 can)
• 1 pound burrata (igourmet.com) or mozzarella cheese
• Small basil leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Combine olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss in cooked and drained pasta. Tear tomatoes and cheese; scatter over pasta. Garnish with basil leaves, and sprinkle with pepper.