Cold Pasta Salad with Basil and Tomatoes - Soli Organic

Ingredients

• 2 ripe tomatoes coarsely chopped
• ½ cup sliced black olives
• 4-5 garlic cloves, finely grated or mashed
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 large basil spring plus ¾ cup fresh basil leaves
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 8 oz baby mozzarella balls
• 1-pound short pasta of choice, such as farfalle or cavatappi