INGREDIENTS
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1/4cup extra-virgin olive oil
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2-4teaspoons fresh lemon juice (see note above)
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1 small garlic clove, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1/2 teaspoon)
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1 small shallot, minced fine (about 2 tablespoons)
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Salt and ground black pepper
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1 1/2pounds ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
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12ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (see note above)
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1pound penne pasta or other short tubular or curly pasta such as fusilli or campanelle
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1/4cup chopped fresh basil
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1teaspoon sugar (see note above)