Pasta With Marinated Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Pasta With Marinated Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Serves 4 Hands-On Time: 15m Total Time: 25m

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds beefsteak tomatoes, diced
1/2 small sweet onion, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces bocconcini (small balls of fresh mozzarella), quartered, or fresh mozzarella, cubed
kosher salt and pepper
1 pound dried fettuccine
1/2 cup fresh basil, torn

Method

In a large bowl, gently combine the tomatoes, onion, oil, bocconcini, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside and let marinate at room temperature for at least 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Add the drained pasta and basil to the marinated tomatoes and toss to combine. Divide among individual bowls.