Quick and Easy Pasta Toss

• 4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 12 cup marinated artichoke, chopped (optional)
• 13 cup chopped fresh basil
• 3 teaspoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• salt (to taste)
• fresh coarse black pepper (to taste)
• 3 cups uncooked rotini pasta (or to taste) or 3 cups penne pasta (or to taste)
• 1 12 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or to taste)
• grated parmesan cheese

1. In a bowl combine the cherry tomatoes with artichokes (if using) fresh basil, garlic and olive oil; toss well to combine.
2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Cover and chill for a minimum of 4 hours or up to 8 hours.
4. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain and place in a large bowl.
5. Add in the tomato mixture with mozzarella cheese; toss to combine.
6. Season with more black pepper.
7. Divide into two bowls then sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese.

cherry tomatoes, marinated artichoke, fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, rotini pasta, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/quick-and-easy-pasta-toss-245669 (may not work)