| | Directions | | In a large bowl, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, salt, red pepper, and black pepper; add tomatoes and mozzarella. Toss until well coated; let mixture marinate at room temperature at least 1 hour. Cook pasta per package directions; drain; place in a large bowl and add the tomato mixture. Toss until well combined, allowing the cheese to melt slightly. Serve warm. |
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| Ingredients | | - |  | 1/2 cup olive oil |
| - | | 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar |
| - | | 3 cloves garlic minced |
| - | | 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped |
| - | | 1/4 teaspoon salt |
| - | | 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
| - | | 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
| - | | 1 1 lb tomato, diced (large) |
| - | | 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch chunks |
| - | | 1 package bow tie pasta (or pasta of your choice) (16 ounce pkg) |
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