MPT (Mozzarella Pasta with Tomato and Basil)

Ingredients

• 250 gMozzarella
• 250 gTomato
• 10 gBasil
• 45 mlOlive oil
• 5 gSalt
• 0.5 gPepper
• 250 gPasta

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare

   • Roughly cut the mozzarella.
   • Half or roughly chop the tomatoes and put them together with the mozzarella in a large salad bowl.
2. 2

   Season and rest

   • Tear the basil and sprinkle over the mozzarella and tomatoes.
   • Drizzle olive oil, add salt and black pepper and gently mix.
   • Cover the bowl and let rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to develop a light dressing.
3. 3

   Cook pasta

   • Bring a large pot of water to a boil (salt if desired).
   • Cook fresh egg pasta al dente according to package instructions (about 2–4 minutes).
   • Drain pasta, reserving some cooking water.
4. 4

   Serve

   • Add the hot pasta to the bowl with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil.
   • Toss well, adding a little reserved cooking water if needed so the sauce coats the pasta.
   • Serve immediately.