Pasta with Mozzarella, Basil & Tomatoes Recipe - Andrew Zimmern

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound pasta, small and flat works well, I like orecchiette from any maker in Gragnano
• 1/2 cup of your best olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 minced shallot, or more to taste
• 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella pearls or grated fresh mozz (use box grater, largest holes)
• 1 handful of fresh basil leaves
• Sea salt and ground white pepper
• Reggiano Parmesan curls, for garnish