INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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8 ounces conchiglie (shell) pasta
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1 tablespoon olive oil, or more if needed
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1/4 cup flour
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2 1/2 cups milk
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1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese, coarsely crumbled
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6 ounces ciliegine fresh mozzarella
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1 ounce parmesan cheese, finely grated
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3/4 cup fresh basil, cut in a chiffonade
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2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely chopped
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1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
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Freshly ground pepper