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Heirloom Caprese Pasta - Caity

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  Of all the plants I grow, tomatoes are by far my favorite. I love coming home to see the bush covered in bright little dots, waiting to be picked and eaten. Even the smell of a tomato plant is wonderful! During tomato season, I eat tomatoes with every meal: pan fried tomatoes with breakfast, tomato sandwich for lunch, and Caprese with dinner. I am a very happy eater during tomato season!  On the flip side, tomato season can become overwhelming. In May, it may have seemed like a really good idea to buy all those cute little tomato plants. But now, in September, they are overflowing with ripe little tomatoes nagging you to be picked. Meanwhile the ones you picked earlier this week cover every surface of your counter and the fruit fly population threatens to conquer the house. It's a love hate relationship sometimes. I hear you.  This recipe is a most wonderful recipe because you can use your beautiful little cherry tomatoes (especially those from the really cool pla