Rigatoni With Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

Submitted by mosma

"I saw this once on Everyday Italian with Giada De Laurentiis. I can't find it on food.com but this is how I make it (from memory) and it's delicious so I'm assuming it's almost the same! I change my ingredient amounts every time depending on my mood, so it's all just an estimation."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb mostaccioli pasta, cooked (or any pasta)
• 1⁄4 cup oil
• 3 -4 garlic cloves
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 1⁄2 lb mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes

directions

1. Heat oil in large skillet.
2. Add garlic and fry until sizzling.
3. Add tomatoes and basil and saute until tomatoes are tender. (about 5 minutes).
4. Stir in salt and pepper.
5. Add cheese cubes, stir quickly, and pour over pasta. (Cubes should be slightly melted but still retaining their shape).
6. Serve and enjoy!

Reviews

[Kim M.]

This was Delicious! I made this for lunch with a salad. My daughter and I both loved this. Thanks for a great recipe. :) Made for "Please Review My Recipe Tag".