Summer Tomato Pasta

Not a picture of the pasta, but this pasta recipe looks similar...

This is one of our favorite pasta dishes. It's a wonderful, fresh summer dish that doesn't weigh you down.

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Serves probably around 4 (if serving with a side)

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups dried penne
1 pound plum tomatoes
10 ounces mozarrella, drained
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
grated zest and juice of one lemon
15 fresh basil leaves, shredded
salt and freshly ground black pepper
fresh basil leaves, to garnish

Quarter the tomatoes and remove the seeds, then chop the flesh into small cubes. Slice the mozzarella into similar-size pieces. Mix together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, grated lemon zest, 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, and the basil. Season with salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes and mozzarella and let stand until the pasta is cooked. Drain the pasta and toss with the tomato mixture. serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves.