4.4 from 21 votes
Fusilli alla Caprese
Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 472 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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)
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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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 472
% Daily Value*
| 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.