Pasta Caprese

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 lb plum tomato, chopped
• 1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
• 1 (16 ounce) package wagon wheel macaroni or (16 ounce) package pasta, of your choice