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Caprese Salad Pasta

2 cups garden fresh tomatoes, cut into small pieces (I removed the seeds from some of the tomatoes)

1/2 cup olive oil

ample salt, pepper to taste

a good amount of basil, minced

1 small clove garlic, minced

1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed and at room temperature

1/2 lb. ziti or other pasta

parmesan cheese, optional

Cut the tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a bowl to marinate for at least 15 minutes with the olive oil, salt, pepper and basil.

Boil the pasta and drain, then add to the bowl with the tomatoes and quickly add the mozzarella cheese, mixing everything well. 

Serve immediately. 

Sprinkle with parmesan cheese (optional).