Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          basic tomato sauce -- see * note
   2      medium        round tomatoes -- cut into 1/4" cubes
     1/4  cup           basil leaves -- stems removed
   1      pound         ziti pasta
     1/2  pound         fresh mozzarella -- cut into 1/4" cubes

Preparation:

* Note: See the "Basic Tomato Sauce" recipe which is included in this collection. Place 6 quarts water to boil and add 2 tablespoons salt. In a 12- to 14-inch sauté pan, place Basic Tomato Sauce and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Lower heat to simmer and add basil leaves without stirring. Cook pasta according to package instructions, until just short of "al dente". Drain in colander and toss into pan with tomatoes and basil. Add mozzarella pieces and toss over medium heat until cheese is just melting. Pour into warm bowls and serve immediately. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5711)