Tomato Basil Pasta

1lb uncooked pasta
2 cloves garlic
1lb tomatoes (about 5)
2/3 oz fresh basil (MUST be fresh)
8oz mozzarella cheese whole or (2 c shredded) (fresh is better)
2tbl olive oil
salt and pepper

cook pasta.

peel garlic and finely chop. Cut tomatoes into quarters, remove and sicard the stems and seeds and cut into 1/2 inch pieces.

Remove and discard stems from basil leaves and roughly chop so most of the pieces are 1/4 inch to less

break mozzarella into 1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces

Heat olive oil in large saute pan and add tomatoes and garlic. Cook for 5 min until tomatoes are warmed through. Add basil and stir until combinded. Remove from heat and stir in hot pasta.

Season with salt and pepper, stir in mozz. and serve immediately.