Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes, Basil, and Onions

tomatoes on the vine 1/2 cup olive oil
2 pounds tomatoes, chopped
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound mozzarella, cubed
basil to taste, chopped (start with 3/4 cup or so)
salt to taste
1 pound fettuccini, sea shell, or other pasta

Put the olive oil, tomatoes, onion, mozzarella, basil, and salt in a bowl and mix together. Let stand at room temperature an hour or so.

Cook the pasta and drain, then stir into the tomato mixture.

Variation: Use cheddar cheese instead of mozzarella. Add some chopped parsley and crushed red pepper. Omit the pasta, cut down on the cheese, and serve it as a tomato salad on the side!

Goes Great With:

Foccacia Bread (Bread Machine)
Green Beans and Garlic
Red Velvet Cake

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Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes, Basil, and Onions