Caprese Pasta

• garlic
• olive oil
• 1 pound pasta your choice, I used Regine
• 3/4 pound fresh mozzarella diced
• 3 vine ripened tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 handful basil torn
• salt
• pepper
• tomato
• mozzarella
• pasta
• basil
• garlic olive oil

1. Garlic infused olive oil is a great and easy way to infuse tons of flavor into a dish! Add 1 cup olive oil and 15 smashed garlic cloves into a small saucepan. On the smallest burner and on the lowest heat allow to simmer for 25-30 minutes. The oil will look slightly cloudy in the end. Allow to cool slightly before handling.
2. Go ahead and cook your pasta to al dente, "to the tooth". Side note I found this "Regine" shaped pasta and I had to give it a try! Its so fun looking! While the pasta is cooking dice your mozzarella and tomatoes, add to a large bowl.
3. Drain the pasta and cool for a few minutes. Add the pasta to the bowl. Next, add in the basil, a 1/4 cup of the garlic infused olive oil and the balsamic. Season with salt and pepper and toss. Can be served cold or room temperature!

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Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Caprese-Pasta-1665046 (may not work)