Mama Zuquinis Linguine Caprese

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 lbs fresh ripe plum tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped or 1 (28 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, undrained, coarsely chopped
• 14 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 (9 ounce) package linguine
• 12 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
• 14 cup fresh basil leaf, thinly sliced
• salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. Place oil and garlic in large skillet; cook over medium-high heat for 30 seconds or until it begins to sizzle.
3. Add tomatoes and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to juice up.
4. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.
5. Set aside.
6. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
7. Drain and toss with tomato mixture.
8. Stir in cheese and basil; toss to coat.
9. Season with salt and pepper.

extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh ripe plum tomatoes, red pepper, linguine, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaf, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mama-zuquinis-linguine-caprese-482564 (may not work)