Isle of Pasta | Command Cooking

Ingredients

• 1 (16-ounce) package penne
• 2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• 1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, grated
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 (16-ounce) small mozzarella balls or pearls
• 1 cup fresh basil, chopped, plus more, to taste, torn, for garnish
• red pepper flakes, optional, to taste, for garnish