Pasta - Caprese --- w/ Cheese & Veggies

PASTA CAPRESE 1 pound pasta 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup chopped basil 1 shallot, minced (onion) 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and Pepper 1 tsp sugar (optional) 2 pounds tomatoes, cored, seeded, cut into pieces 12 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into pieces 1/2 tsp lemon zest 1/3 cup oil Whisk the oil, lemon juice, shallot and garlic in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add sugar, if desired. Add the tomatoes and toss. Marinate at room temp 15 min. (2.) Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain in a colander and run under cold water. Add the pasta and mozzarella to the tomato mixture and toss. Stir in the basil and zest and season with salt and pepper. (Refrigerate, tossing occasionally, until serving). MAKES 8 SERVINGS OF PASTA...