Pasta Caprese

Name: Pasta Caprese
Ingredients: 1/4 C. olive oil; 2-4 tsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 small shallot, finely minced; 1 1/2 lbs. ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch dice; 12 ounces fresh mozarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 1 lb. penne or rotini or fusili; 1/4 C. chopped fresh basil; 1 tsp. sugar

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Ingredients

1/4 C. olive oil
2-4 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small shallot, finely minced
1 1/2 lbs. ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch dice
12 ounces fresh mozarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 lb. penne or rotini or fusili
1/4 C. chopped fresh basil
1 tsp. sugar

Directions

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