16 ounces linguine
6 medium to 8 fresh roma tomatoes — chopped
1 pound mozzarella cheese (regular or light) — grated
1/3 cup fresh basil — chopped
6 cloves garlic — minced
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon to 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
Cook pasta according to package directions. Combine all ingredients except pasta and let sit at room temperature. Tos s with hot cooked pasta. It may be necessary to microwave tossed pasta for 2 t o 3 minutes so cheese will melt a little and ingredients will combine better.
Makes approximately six 2-cup servings.