My Favorite Beach Pasta

• 4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, slivered
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed (see Note)
• 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 12 ounces linquine or spaghettini
• Salt, to taste
• 2 scallions (white bulbs and 3 inches green), thinly sliced, for garnish

1. Several hours before you plan to serve the pasta, combine the tomatoes, basil, mint, mozzarella, garlic, pepper, and the 1/2 cup olive oil in a large serving bowl.
2. Toss to mix.
3. Let sit to blend the flavors.
4. When you are ready to serve it, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
5. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
6. Add the pasta and cook until it is al dente (just tender), about 11 minutes.
7. Drain the pasta well.
8. Add the hot linguine to the tomato mixture, and toss well.
9. Season with salt, garnish with the scallions, and serve immediately.

tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh mint, mozzarella cheese, garlic, freshly ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, linquine, salt, scallions

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/my-favorite-beach-pasta (may not work)