Name: Pasta with Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, halved; 2 pounds tomatoes, chopped; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut or torn into 1/2" pieces; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1 pound medium shell-shaped or other short pasta

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Toss the classic combination of ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil with pasta shells for a dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.

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