Learning to cook

For a long time now, I have really wanted to take up cooking.  However, I seem to feel like I never have any time, I don't know any good recipes and I simply just don't know how.  My attitude has completely changed after I joined Pinterest !  I have found so many amazing recipes and I can't wait to try some of them.  This is a recipe that looks amazing! 

Ingredients:

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

Directions:

Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, shallot and garlic in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add sugar, if desired (depending on the sweetness of your tomatoes). Add the tomatoes and gently toss. Marinate at room temperature, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain in a colander and run under cold water to stop the cooking.

Add the pasta and mozzarella to the tomato mixture and toss. Stir in the basil and lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate, tossing occasionally, until serving.

How amazing does THAT sound???