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Creamy Caprese Pasta

CREAMY CAPRESE PASTA is made with fresh cherry tomatoes, basil & fresh mozzarella covered in a creamy sauce for a dinner you'll crave!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Calories: 491 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Cook pasta according to directions.
  3. 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.
  4. Drain pasta and set back into the large saucepan and add sauce, stir to combine.
  5. 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.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese has melted.
  7. Remove from oven, top with freshly chopped basil and Parmesan cheese.
  8. Optional garnish - balsamic vinegar glaze, my son and I loved this addition!

Notes

  • Recipe adapted from How Sweet Eats

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.