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.