Spaghetti With Tomatoes, Basil, Olives, and Fresh Mozzarella
- 2 lbs vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped (about 6)
- 34 lb salted fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, at room temperature
- 1 14 cups chopped fresh basil
- 12 cup halved and pitted black olives
- 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 14 teaspoons salt
- 12 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 12 cup olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes with the mozzarella, basil, olives, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the spaghetti until just done, about 12 minutes.
- Drain, add to the tomato mixture, and toss.
- Heat the oil in a small frying pan over moderately low heat.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Pour the oil over the pasta and toss again.
tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, black olives, balsamic vinegar, salt, ground black pepper, olive oil, garlic
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spaghetti-with-tomatoes-basil-olives-and-fresh-mozzarella-331164 (may not work)