Pasta with Uncooked Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Sauce
- 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes (about 3), seeded and chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, chopped coarse
- 1/2 pound fresh or processed mozzarella, diced
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic or red-wine vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound dried shaped-pasta of choice, i.e. penne, farfelle, rigatoni or medium shells
- In a large bowl combine the tomatoes, garlic, basil, mozzarella, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste and let the sauce stand, covered at room temperature for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
- Just before serving, in a kettle of boiling salted water cook the pasta until it is al dente, drain it well, and add to the sauce.
- Toss the pasta well with the sauce.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
tomatoes, garlic, basil, mozzarella, extravirgin olive oil, balsamic, salt, choice
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/pasta-with-uncooked-tomato-basil-and-mozzarella-sauce.html (may not work)