Penne Caprese

I am in Italy.  Caprese is on the menu everywhere.  I like to go to a restaurant called the Western House (partially because they are dollar for euro everyday from 5-7) and every time I'm there I get penne caprese.  Its so good and a great spring and summer meal because its light, and one of the healthier pastas you can make. 


All you need:

• penne pasta (I use a whole box so there will be leftovers, but you can make as much or little as you want)
• 1 ball fresh mozzarella, cubed (this time I used buffalo mozzarella... tasty!)
• 1 container cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• basil, salt and pepper to taste

This is probably the easiest recipe ever.

• put olive oil, tomatoes, and mozzarella in a large bowl.  mix until covered.  let sit for one hour.
• at the end of the hour, add basil, salt and pepper to the mixture in the large bowl.
• boil water, cook pasta, drain, add to mix.  stir until mixed.. 
• and the most important... SERVE AND ENJOY!!!

This dinner is wonderful by itself, with a salad, or with bread dipped in olive oil, balsamic vinegar and fresh parmasean cheese.