Description

This is an easy recipe to make in the summer. The ingredients are fresh and the only cooking required here is the pasta. Serve it as a main, meatless dish or as a side dish.

Ingredients

• ¾ lb. dry penne pasta
• 6 oz. high quality Mozzarella cheese, diced large
• 2 c. heirloom tomatoes, washed, core removed, diced medium
• 1-2 sprigs fresh basil, leaves chopped
• 1-2 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves chopped
• 3 T. extra virgin olive oil
• salt, to taste
• ¼ t. crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
• ½ clove garlic, minced

Steps

1. Cook pasta following the package directions, about 9-13 minutes.
2. In a large mixing bowl, place tomatoes, Mozzarella, garlic, oregano and basil.
3. When pasta is cooked and drained, add it to the mixing bowl; toss and then season it with olive oil, salt and red pepper flakes.