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Fresh Mozzarella Pasta

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Ingredients

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  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 20 oz canned tomatoes (575 g, crushed or whole)
  • 1 teaspoon bunch of fresh basil or 1dried basil (chopped)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 10 oz fresh mozzarella cheese (cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 275g)
  • 1 pound freshly cooked pasta (corkscrews or penne are best)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a medium-sized sauce pan and add garlic. Cook for a few minutes at medium-high heat until the garlic is lightly browned.
  2. Add tomatoes and basil. Let simmer for about 15 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Place cooked noodles in pasta bowl and spoon sauce over noodles. Top with mozzarella cubes.
  4. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and homemade chili oil if desired.