Creamy Caprese Pasta
User Reviews
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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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 to 8 servings
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Calories
491 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Caprese Pasta
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CREAMY CAPRESE PASTA is made with fresh cherry tomatoes, basil & fresh mozzarella covered in a creamy sauce for a dinner you'll crave!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound your favorite pasta noodles
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- ⅔ cup heavy cream or half and half
- ⅔ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 8-12 ounces fresh mozzarella balls
- 1 pint of grape tomatoes cut in half
- ½ - ⅔ cup fresh basil leaves roughly chopped + more for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cook pasta according to directions.
- While pasta is cooking saucepan add tomatoes sauce and heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer, reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan cheese. Continuously stir over low heat until the pasta has finished cooking.
- Drain pasta and set back into the large saucepan and add sauce, stir to combine.
- Add tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella balls, I used 12 ounces to make it extra cheesy, but 8 ounces will work as well and 1/2 cup of basil, or more if you desire. Stir to combine. And place right into the oven, if you are using an oven safe sauce pan or spray with cooking oil a baking dish and add pasta to the dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese has melted.
- Remove from oven, top with freshly chopped basil and Parmesan cheese.
- Optional garnish - balsamic vinegar glaze, my son and I loved this addition!
Notes
- Recipe adapted from How Sweet Eats
Nutrition Information
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Calories
491kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
644mg
(27%)
Potassium
674mg
(19%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1200IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
16.7mg
(19%)
Calcium
321mg
(32%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 491 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 491kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 644mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 674mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1200IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 16.7mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 321mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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