Caprese Pasta Salad

Name: Caprese Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 8 people
Ingredients: 1 pound pasta; 12 ounces tomatoes; 1/4 cup pinenuts; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup basil leaves; 3 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup olive oil; 8 ounces mini mozzarella balls; kosher salt; black pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings
8 people
Calories
452 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Caprese Pasta Salad

Cassie Burton

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This fresh and colorful pasta salad has fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, pine nuts and basil in a light dressing. Perfect for side dishes.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound pasta penne, fusilli, farfalle,
12 ounces tomatoes cherry, heirloom, or garden, halved or diced
1/4 cup pinenuts toasted
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup basil leaves cut chiffonade
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup olive oil
8 ounces mini mozzarella balls Marinated, cut in half if desired
kosher salt to taste
black pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a large bowl add tomatoes, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, basil, garlic, olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Let it sit on the counter until the pasta is done.
Meanwhile boil pasta in salted water. Cook pasta to al dente. Drain and cool pasta about 30 minutes. Toss gently with sauce and mozzarella balls.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill until ready to sere.

Notes

If you can't find mini mozzarella balls, substitute the same amount of mozzarella and cut into cubes.
If pine nuts are too expensive, omit them.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 452kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 74mg (3%) Potassium 263mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 422IU (8%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 156mg (16%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 452 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	452kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	45g	15%
Protein	15g	30%
Fat	24g	37%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	11g	55%
Cholesterol	13mg	4%
Sodium	74mg	3%
Potassium	263mg	6%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	422IU	8%
Vitamin C	6mg	7%
Calcium	156mg	16%
Iron	1mg	6%