Note from Cheri:
This pasta is simple to make and has the classic Italian
flavors of fresh tomatoes and basil. It makes a perfect
quick summer meal. The riper and sweeter your tomatoes,
the better this dish will be.
2 1/2 lbs. fresh tomatoes,
chopped (preferably Roma tomatoes)
4-5 cloves garlic,
chopped
1 C fresh basil,
coarsely chopped
3/4 lb. fresh Mozzarella cheese, cubed
3 T olive
oil
1 pound pasta (penne or rigatoni), cooked al dente
4 T Parmesan
cheese salt
and pepper
to taste
Serves 4
Combine all ingredients except pasta and parmesan and toss to
mix (can be prepared ahead of time).
Place hot pasta in a serving bowl. Top with the tomato and cheese
mixture and the parmesan cheese. Toss to mix.