Caprese Pasta Salad

Caprese Pasta Salad

1/4 C. Evoo plus a drizzle for the pasta

2 cloves garlic,minced

2 tsp sugar

Salt TT

1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes,halved

12 fresh basil leaves,rough chop

16 oz Mozzarella , cubed

1 lb. Bowtie Pasta

4 quarts water

In a large bowl whisk together, olive oil,balsamic,garlic, sugar and a pinch of salt. Add tomatoes and mix. Pour mixture onto baking sheet and place into a 275 degree oven for 2 hours.

Let tomatoes cool to room temp.

Cook pasta as per directions. Let cool

Add tomatoes,mozzarella and basil to pasta. Add a drizzle of olive oil and mix. Add Salt to taste. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serivng.