Basil and Mozzerella Pasta Salad

If you are faced with bringing a side dish or salad to an event, please bring this. Trust me. The only problem is that you'll keep craving it long after it's gone…

Basil and Mozzerella Pasta Salad

1-8 oz. block mozzerella, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
About a cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup julienne-sliced fresh basil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 box farfalle, penne, or whatever you like
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

1. Combine first 7 ingredients and toss well. Let stand at room temperature for at least 2 hours.
2. Cook pasta. Drain and toss with sauce. Top with Parmesan. Serve room temperature. Makes 6-8 one cup servings.

So simple. Outrageously delicious.