Fusilli alla Caprese

Name: Fusilli alla Caprese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 26 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fusilli pasta; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 3 cups cherry tomatoes; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup packed fresh basil leaves; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
472 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Fusilli alla Caprese

Iris Warren

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Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound fusilli pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
3 cups cherry tomatoes quartered (about 1 1/2 pints)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup packed fresh basil leaves torn
8 ounces fresh mozzarella diced (about 1 1/4 cups)

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta into a large bowl and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
In a medium skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper. As the tomatoes cook and soften, smash them with a fork. Continue to cook until the tomatoes make a chunky style sauce, about 4 minutes.
Transfer the tomato sauce to the bowl with the pasta. Toss to combine. Add the basil leaves and mozzarella. Stir to combine. Add the reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, until the pasta is moist. Serve.

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Serving 1 Serving Calories 472kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 638mg (27%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%)