Caprese Pasta

This was so good. My cousin in Italy made it when I was visiting them over the summer. Yet again, a summer dish I didn't get around to posting! But if you're not into the oven baking and roasting we're doing these days, try this out!

1. Boil water to cook some penne al dente. That means whatever the box says, set a timer for 2-3 minutes less. Then taste it when the timer goes off and watch it carefully so it doesn't overcook. Don't forget to salt the water!
2. Chop up some mozzarella. Best if it's wet mozzarella, not the dry kind, but we will have to do with what we can here in the United States...
3. Chop up some yummy tomatoes and some fresh basil - add to the bowl with the mozzarella.
4. When the pasta is done, drain it and throw it into the bowl with the chopped caprese - drizzle olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. The mozzarella should melt just slightly from the heat of the pasta. Can't wait to eat this again!