Ingredients

12ozangel hair pasta

8½ozfresh mozzarella cheese,cut into 1/2 inch pieces

6ripe tomatoes,cored, seeded, and chopped

2garlic cloves,finely minced

6tbspolive oil

½cupfresh basil leaves,roughly chopped

kosher salt and ground black pepper,to taste

2tspItalian seasoning,or equal parts dried basil, parsley, and oregano

Preparation

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain.

Meanwhile, in a heavy large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and Italian seasoning and saute until fragrant for about 1 minute.

Add the tomatoes and saute just until heated through for about 2 minutes. Add the cooked pasta.

Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the cheese and basil, and toss to coat. Season the pasta to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.