Pasta Caprese Joe – Nana's Recipes

Ingredients

• 1/3cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4cup fresh lemon juice
• 1shallot, minced
• 1small clove garlic, minced
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1teaspoon sugar (optional)
• 2pounds mixed heirloom tomatoes, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1pound pasta, such as campanelle, penne or fusilli
• 12ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/2teaspoon grated lemon zest