Fresh Cherry Tomato With Basil And Mozzarella Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 ounces whole wheat penne
3 pints cherry tomatoes, quartered (or grape tomatoes)
8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, drained
4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup fresh basil, slivered (or use 1 tsp dry)
1 cup olive oil
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

Bring pot of water to boil; cook penne according to package directions.
While pasta is cooking, in a large bowl, combine tomatoes, mozzarella, minced garlic and basil.
Add olive oil, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Drain penne; add to tomato mixture and combine.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate and and serve chilled as salad.