Pasta Salad with Grilled Sausages and Peppers

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

gemelli pasta

6 tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

3 tbsp

freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 1/2 tsp

finely grated lemon zest

1 tbsp

tomato paste

large garlic cloves, very finely chopped

large shallot, thinly sliced and separated into rings

1 1/2 tsp

chopped thyme

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Sausage Mixed Grill, sausages and vegetables thinly sliced

large celery ribs, thinly sliced on the bias

1/4 lb

smoked mozzarella, cut into thin strips

1 cup

chopped basil