Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

3 thinly sliced garlic cloves

1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more for sprinkling

1 pound cooked and drained short pasta (such as campanelle)

4 medium tomatoes

1 pound burrata or mozzarella cheese

Small basil leaves

Preparation

Combine olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss in cooked and drained pasta. Tear tomatoes and cheese; scatter over pasta. Garnish with basil leaves, and sprinkle with pepper.