INGREDIENTS
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10 ounces orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta; about 3 cups uncooked)
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1/2 pound pea-size mozzarella or fresh mozzarella, diced
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1 pound grape tomatoes or pear tomatoes in assorted colors, halved
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6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar (or more, to taste)
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3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic chives or regular chives
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2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
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salt and ground black pepper to taste