President Bidens Pasta Caprese Salad Recipe - Recipezazz.com

Ingredients

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