Fusilli With No-Cook Fresh Tomato & Mozzarella Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb ripe plum tomato, seeded and halved
8 ounces mozzarella cheese (can also use shredded)
1/2 cup thinly sliced julienned fresh basil
3 -4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
salt & pepper, to taste
12 ounces fusilli or 12 ounces rotelle pasta
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
fresh basil leaf, for garnish

Preparation

Dice tomatoes and mozzarella cheese into 1/2 inch pieces; place in medium bowl.
Mix in basil, olive oil, vinegar, garlic and red pepper flakes.
Season as desired with salt and pepper.
Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente (about 9 minutes).
Drain pasta and return to same pot.
Add tomato& cheese mixture and toss with pasta over low heat until cheese begins to melt.
Transfer pasta to platter or large bowl and sprinkle with pine nuts.
Garnish with basil leaves if desired.