Vincenzo’s Pasta Alla Checca

Ingredients

• 16oz cherry tomatoes
• 10oz fusilli pasta
• 4oz buffalo mozzarella cheese
• 4oz pecorino romano cheese
• 2 garlic cloves
• ¼ cup fresh basil
• 2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• salt
• pepper

Directions

Cut tomatoes in half and place in a large bowl. Add minced garlic, basil (tear into small pieces by hand), salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix well. Press (not crush) tomatoes to release their juice. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and add to the bowl with the tomatoes. Add the cheeses and mix well. Serve warm or at room temperature.