5 from 2 votes
Caprese Pasta
This flavorful Caprese Pasta recipe, with fresh basil, cherry tomatoes and mozzarella, is so delicious and easy to make in less than 30 minutes! It's guaranteed to become a new weeknight family favorite!
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
529 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 6 tablespoons olive oil divided
- ¼ cup red onion minced
- ¼ cup red bell pepper minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh-squeezed
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup basil roughly chopped, fresh leaves
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese cubed, fresh
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil on the stove.
- On another burner on the stove, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the red onion and bell pepper.
- Sauté for 2-3 minutes, then add the garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Add the grape tomatoes to the skillet with the Italian seasoning, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Continue cooking, stirring occasionally until the tomatoes begin to burst, 6-8 minutes.
- While the tomatoes are cooking, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the tomatoes.
- Add the balsamic vinegar and remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet.
- Toss to combine everything.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the fresh basil and mozzarella cheese.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Cherry tomatoes can be swapped in for the grape tomatoes.
- For the mozzarella, I recommend using a whole milk, low moisture fresh mozzarella cheese if possible. This will lightly melt into the pasta and add a nice creamy, texture to the dish.
- To add chicken to the pasta, check out this recipe for marinated and grilled Italian chicken. It pairs wonderfully with this pasta dish!
- I do not recommend making this recipe ahead of time. It is best when served immediately after you make it.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the angel hair pasta for gluten free pasta. If you can’t find gluten-free angel hair, you can use gluten-free spaghetti or penne pasta instead.
Nutrition Information
Calories
529kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
481mg
(20%)
Potassium
511mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1564mg
(31%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
197mg
(20%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 529
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 529kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 481mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 511mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1564mg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 197mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.