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Pasta alla Caprese
This quick and refreshing pasta dish brings the classic Caprese salad flavors together with al dente pasta, making it perfect for a weeknight meal. Tossed with ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, it's a vibrant celebration of Italian summer.
Ready in 25 minutes · serves 4 · 350 calories per serving · italian cuisine.
25
min total
4
servings
350
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 12 ouncespasta
- 2 cupscherry tomatoes
- 8 ouncesmozzarella balls
- 1 cupfresh basil
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 tablespoonbalsamic vinegar
- to tastesalt
- to tastepepper
Instructions
- 01
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve a cup of pasta water.
- 02
In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
- 03
Toss the warm pasta with the tomato mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
- 04
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.
