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.
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
Cook pasta following the package directions, about 9-13 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, place tomatoes, Mozzarella, garlic, oregano and basil.
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.
Add extra olive oil, if desired.