Bowtie Pasta with Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil

olive oil (good quality)
farfalle
black pepper (optional)
fresh or buffalo mozzarella
fresh tomatoes, chopped
fresh basil

Cut the mozzarella into small cubes. Mix the tomatoes and basil together. Set aside. Cook the pasta in boiling water until al dente, drain well, and put each portion on a warmed plate. Place the mozzarella in the center of each serving of pasta and put the tomato-basil mixture around the edge. Sprinkle with olive oil and serve. Another very good and welcome addition to this dish is black pepper.

This recipe is from my first cookbook, A Tuscan in the Kitchen.