Cherry Tomato Basil Mozzarella Pasta
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
2
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Italian
Cherry Tomato Basil Mozzarella Pasta
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The classic combination of burst tomatoes and fresh melted mozzarella come together in this delicious pasta dish.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 10-12 ounces (320-350 g) cherry tomatoes washed and halved
- ½ cup fresh basil roughly chopped
- 4 ounces (115 g) fresh mozzarella
- 9 ounces (250 g) uncooked pasta tagliatelle, spaghetti, fettucine
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add a whole garlic clove, then add the cherry tomatoes, the basil leaves and a pinch of salt. Sauté for about 15 minutes, until the tomatoes are tender.
- Cook the pasta in plenty of water with a pinch of salt for the amount of time indicated on the package.
- Drain the mozzarella and cut or rip in pieces, if using small mozzarella ball leave as is or cut in half.
- Once the pasta is ready, drain it and empty in in the pan with the tomato sauce, and sauté for 2-3 minutes, mixing well.
- Transfer to a casserole dish suitable for cooking in the oven, spread the pasta-tomato sauce mixture. Place the mozzarella on the surface and bake at 400 °F (200 C) for about 5-7 minutes and turn on broil for 2-3 minutes until the mozzarella has melted.
- Remove from the oven, add a basil leaf and some freshly ground pepper and a pinch of kosher salt and serve immediately.
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